womens role in the war

Question 1

at the start of the war what did women register for?

Answer 1

womens voluntary service

Question 2

what was happening in april 1941?

Answer 2

. labour shortages
. more men in conscription

Question 3

when was conscription for womens work introduced ?

Answer 3

december 1941 : women aged 19-30

Question 4

by 1943 how many women were working ?

Answer 4

17 million aged 14-64 working in armed forces or essential war work

Question 5

what percentage of single / married women were working by 1943?

Answer 5

. 90% of single women
. 80% of married women

Question 6

which were the heavy industries where some women worked?

Answer 6

. munitions
. aircraft factories
. train, bus and lorry drivers

Question 7

how many jobs did women occupy in 1943?

Answer 7

57% of jobs

Question 8

how much pay did women recieve in comparison to mens ?

Answer 8

75 % of a mans pay

Question 9

how many hours did women work in aircrafct factotries in a day?

Answer 9

16 hours / 7 days a week