How did the life of women differ after the war?

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They took the jobs that once had been open to men only. They performed a variety of vital military duties. They operated radios and repaired planes and vehicles. They also were assigned with men to clerical duties, and because of this new issues that before no one payed attention to were now important. In many cases they did enjoy this work.

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SOME WOMEN IN THE WAR WERE HAPPY TO HAVE THEIR JOBS BECAUSE IT GAVE THEM MORE RIGHTS AND THEY WERE ABLE TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS.

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Over six million women were employed in heavy manufacturing jobs during world war two. They took up jobs such as riveting aircraft cowls, welding personnel carriers and building military equipment that until the war had been entirely male-dominated jobs. Rosie the Riveters were largely responsible for keeping the American economy moving forward during world war two.

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Although many women took jobs during WWII, once the war was over, the vast majority of them returned to traditional roles as homemakers, or were forced into lower-level service jobs with no skill requirement and meager pay.

During the war, it was difficult for many women to continue to work, because there was no system in place to pick up the burden of childcare. The term "juvenile delinquent" was coined during this time period, as the media reported on roving bands of children with no parental supervision. As a result, there emerged a backlash against women in the workplace, and during the 1950's, women who worked outside the home were generally frowned upon. A surprisingly large number of women did so, but it was usually in service jobs, and not the industrial positions that had been given to many women during the war.

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Women did many things during WWII.They had groups that helped in the war efforts. Like WAAC, WAVES, MCWR, WASP, WFA, and WAFS.

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Many "man's work" jobs were open to women during WWII. Like,Key personnel in transportation management, supply operators, military intelligence,parachute riggers,aerial photographers, radio operators, weather forecasters. Before WWII they could only have jobs that were reffered to as "women's work" like, salesclerk, homemakers, nurse, teacher,social worker, librarian, and office workers.

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The women of World War Two had to become responsible for their husband's work when they went off to war to support their families. Women played a large part in World War Two in nursing, manufacturing, farming, helping with aircraft and plane repairs, and many others.

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In the US, women served as NURSES, PILOTS (non-combat) usually flying planes back and forth from west-east coast or to Britian.

They also worked in factories and took over many of the jobs men use to do before the war (the men were fighting - of course)

In USSR- women actually saw combat as tank commanders and snipers, as well as the usual jobs of nurses, factory workers, etc.

In Germany- It was making babies! Medals were awarded when women had babies for the Third Reich! Some were test pilots. There was a famous one who wanted to fly Hitler out of Berlin right before the fall of the city; Hitler refused. Some (not many) German women did see combat, and some were also "working" at the POW camps and death camps.

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Many women were conscripted to the Women's Land Army, continued from WWI to feed the soldiers by growing crops. Started with 1,000 Land girls. In 1943 numbers (including the Timber Corps) was 87,000. And reduced from then onwards as POW worked instead. Women received conscription to services, and for the WLA were given 4-5 weeks training at best. The first conscription in 1941 for all 20-30 year olds but increased to 50 in 1943. Those with a husband and children under 14 were exempt. The Timbers Crops women reduced timber imports by 75%.

Land Girls worked long hours, and could only take 1 week leave per annum. WLA was known as the ?Cinderella? service for this reason. Some had to move away from their families, although some were given roles familiar to them. Land girls worked in teams and shared digs; these could range from stately homes to chicken hutches!! Wartime affected running water and electricity, and in some cases sanitation. Rations were more generous for those living in rural communities, although not given clothes allowance as the uniform included this. Uniform was too big and shapeless. The WLA also had an impact in the aftermath by showing that they could do a man?s job.

From WWI, reformed on the 9th September 1939. The Auxiliary Territorial Service amounted to 190,000 women. Peaking in mid 1943 at 210,308. ATS women were subject to Military Law. Propaganda made ATS look glamorous- which Churchill opposed to and banned many. But they mostly acted as drivers, cleaners, and worked on anti-aircraft guns. They were allowed to track a plane, fuse shells, and watch people die but weren?t allowed to fire themselves. As it would damage their mind too much...apparently! But as the war continued, they were allowed to do more jobs, e.g. welders, carpenters and electricians. Factory work ranged from ammunition to uniforms to aeroplanes. Like the others the work hours were long, so many had to move closer in order to cut out commuting, although those living further away were paid more. Skilled women earn about ?2.15 a week, this was a lot for women, but not as much as men. In 1943 women working for Rolls Royce in Glasgow went on strike. This was seen as unpatriotic until they realised how little they were being paid. It was then increased to a man semi-skilled. Still not equality though.

So I think it's more of a matter of opinion whether they enjoyed it. Sure because they were given a chance to be against the sterotypical view, but they got little pay, little social life, and couldn't start a family (With the guys left), not only this there was still discrimination despite women obviously proving they are equal.

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