World War I caused a massive influx of women in the labor pool. As men were out fighting, women took over the jobs once held by men. Approximately 1,600,000 women joined the workforce during the 4 year period of fighting. Many women worked in munitions, farming, and nursing.
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Women and black men did many jobs during the war that had previously been done only by white men. After the war, some were able to keep their new jobs, and many were not.
Women in Australia were encouraged to join the army. Some women even fought in battle in war zones. Others worked at industrial jobs in factories and as nurses.
The roles they took during WW1 opened many new doors for women and they proved they could do anything men could. 2 years later they got the right to vote.
During World War II, women played crucial roles in the workforce in various fields. They worked as airplane mechanics, truck drivers, nurses, factory workers, and codebreakers, among other roles. These jobs allowed women to contribute to the war effort and helped challenge traditional gender roles in society.
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