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Describe the employment opportunities of women in Britainin 1914 at the outbreak of war.
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Charlie Partridge 10wa3 GCSE History Assignment One: Describe the employment opportunities of women in Britain in 1914 at the outbreak of war: The First World War brought many changes both to the position of women in society and in the ways that women thought about themselves. Pre-war, women were regarded as second class citizens. They were not even allowed to vote for their Member of Parliament or, become an MP themselves. Pre-war, most women in the working class worked in the 'sweated trade' such as hat and dress making at home. In the industrial areas of Britain e.g. the north and the midlands; women worked in factories and throughout the country. Most middle class women were employed as shop assistants or in the office; however, some middle class women that had an opportunity to go to university had a chance to be a teacher. Few worked as chefs, or Doctors;...
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