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Once World war first broke out there was an unemployment crisis for both men and women.
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Once World war first broke out there was an unemployment crisis for both men and women. This was due to many reasons. Trade with Germany stopped, factories were shut down in the panic of war, and many upper-class and middle-class women dismissed their servants. Men who were unemployed could join the army; however the women were left unemployed. By the end of September 1914, approximately 44% of women were unemployed, and without money. Many funds were set up to help the unemployed. The National Relief Fund set up by the Prince of Wales, helped people who were out of work. Men and women both received ten shillings a week if they lived in London and 8 shillings otherwise. Some funds were only aimed at middle-class women such as the Women's Golfers Fund. However, by the summer of 1915 there was a different situation. Employment was available and in some...
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