Women Flashcards
1
Q
How many men were taken out the economy due to war
A
6 million men of working age removed from economy
2
Q
How many women entered the workforce
A
1 million women entered the workforce
3
Q
What jobs did women occupy
A
Took over jobs typically ran by men e.g factories
-80% of workforce in shell factories was women
4
Q
How did war impact women after the war
A
- Challenged traditional Victorian view that women were passive.
- experienced Financial independence from husbands, fathers.
- 1919 Sex disqualification act said women couldn’t be barred from a career in law or civil service
5
Q
How did war not change the role of women
A
- strong emphasis on traditional roles (house wives)
- women were still excluded from occupations like mining and dock work
- Women in work was seen as emergency measure, not permanent
6
Q
What was the 1918 Representation of the people’s act
A
Tripled the electorate (people who can vote)
- Give vote to all men over 21
- All men over 19 who were active in service could vote in election
- Women over 30 were allowed vote if married, graduated or property owner
7
Q
When did women receive equal franchise
A
1928 they received the same terms as men
