War Impact Women Flashcards
The wspu suspended their
Suffrage campaign
Women were allowed into all employment a fair
Minimum wage was set
Women were also given equal
Pay with men
Womens importance was recognised and dlg was
Converted to their cause
In 1918 which women were given the vote?
Women over 30 were given the vote
Women became increasingly financially and personally…
Independent
How many women worked in munitions during the war?
950,000
How many more women were in paid employment in 1918 than 1914?
1.5 million
Marwick argues what about the unique circumstances arising from war?
That without them, it would have taken longer for women to get the vote
Biggest change for women was the background of women who were working eg…
Middle class women doing working class jobs
However, many jobs were returned to men post war with the overall percent of women in work 35% in 1911 and….% in 1921?
34%
Not all wspu members supported the pankhursts push to support the war and the group
Split into two groups
How many more women were in paid employment in 1918 than 1914?
1.5 million
Marwick argues what about the unique circumstances arising from war?
That without them, it would have taken longer for women to get the vote
Biggest change for women was the background of women who were working eg…
Middle class women doing working class jobs
