Women throughout the period Flashcards
What happened to the numbers of working women during the war?
Rose from 14,600,000 (1941) to 19,370,000 (1944)
By 1944 what % of all women were working?
37%
By 1942 how many women were involved in war work?
2,800,000
By 1945 how many women had joined female branches of the armed forces?
300,000
How many black american women found work in war related industries?
300,000
Why were women employed favourably over men?
They were cheaper and they were not at risk of conscription.
Why did marriage and birth rates rise during the depression?
People had been putting off marriage during the depression. Women wanted to marry and enjoy life before their husbands went to war.
How many female dentists and accountants were there in the 20s?
150 dentists and less than 100 accountants
When did women gain the right to vote?
August 1920
How many women were domestic servants in the 20s?
200,000
What happened to women receiving college education during the 20s?
fell by 5%
What % of judges and lawyers were female?
Less than 2%
what did the 1921 Sheppard Towner act do?
Funded healthcare for pregnant women- this reinforced the idea that women were meant to be homemakers rather than providing contraception.
What did the 1929 Middletown survey show?
That 89% of women wanted a job but would give it up after marriage.
