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In History / High School | 2014-10-22

How did World War I change the lives of women?

Asked by WillLatigo

Answer (3)

During the war a lot of women took on jobs that had previously been done by men. Many women worked before the war of course, but there were some jobs that were thought to be unsuitable for women, but which they took on during the war. Women worked in farming and forestry, on the railways and the buses, as chauffeurs and ambulance drivers for example. In the UK they joined the newly formed women's police force. IN both the USA and the UK women worked in munitions factories and contributed considerably to the war effort. In both the UK and the USA, women's competence during the war helped to influence their respective governments to give women the vote. So, their lives changed because the War gave them jobs and other opportunities.

Answered by djnomad | 2024-06-10

the ww1 killed all the women

Answered by lilhira | 2024-06-10

World War I transformed women's lives by providing new employment opportunities, fostering economic independence, and encouraging political rights such as the right to vote. Women took on roles traditionally held by men due to their absence in the workforce, creating significant social and economic shifts. Despite setbacks after the war, these changes laid the foundation for future advancements in women's rights.
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Answered by djnomad | 2024-12-26