How have womens rights changed since the depression and World War 1?

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Women got the right to vote and to work in factories, and also they were allowed, or not looked down on, for wanting to fight in WWII. They were allowed jobs as; armorers, mechanics, fitters, and welders. And in May 1944 they were being sent to combat areas in Europe to train for combat although didn't actually fight for a couple more decades. And they were allowed into the air force, a they went from 11 women to 50 in February 1943. Also women played a role in the naval service.

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