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In what ways did the First World War change the employment opportunities of women in Britain
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In what ways did the First World War change the employment opportunities of women in Britain? The First World War was a turning point in the job opportunities offered to women in the early 1900's. It opened many channels never been offered to women before, careers like teaching and being a lawyer would become new career choices for women. Job opportunities for women and many attitudes towards them pre world war one remained the same whether you were working class or middle class. Women weren't allowed to vote in Parliamentary elections, work as lawyers or work in the civil service and they were also expected to run the home. They were generally less paid than men due to them being considered inferior. Jobs done by women during the war were mainly either very dangerous or skilled. They worked in the shipyards and drove trams, buses and ambulances. They also built...
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