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During World War II approximately 350,000 women served in the U.S Armed forces at home and abroad. Many women worked in industrial labor to make up for the loss of men and by 1945 one out of every four married woman worked.
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Why were women accepted in the defense industries after some initial reservations and resistance?
Women worked in the defense industry during WWII because so many men were overseas fighting that their labor was needed.
What effect did the end of World War 2 have on American women who worked in defense industries during World War?
They got much more respect and were treateed more equally to men so they where able to get hard working jobs instead of staying in the kitchen being a house mom.............where they belong
What were women who filled in men's jobs during World War 1 called?
Seeing as during the time, women were striving to get better conditions because the men thought of them as the people who would stay at home and clean, look after the children, etc. The men didn't call these working women during the war a special type of name due to the sexism. They were just referred to as "Working women" or "Working-class women"
How did the labor force change during World War 1?
During World War 1, the labor force underwent significant changes. Many men left their jobs to join the military, resulting in a shortage of workers. This led to an increase in opportunities for women and minorities in industries previously dominated by men. Women took on jobs in factories and other industries, demonstrating their capabilities and paving the way for future advancements in women's rights and gender equality.
How many women died during World War 2 in defense factories?
they did not get a lot men got double the amount than women.
