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Early 20th Century Gender Roles Quiz

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What were the societal expectations for women at the start of the 20th century in Britain?

Women were expected to focus on marriage and were not encouraged to pursue careers.

How was women's participation in the workforce impacted by the First World War?

Women stepped into men's jobs, served abroad, and some societal attitudes towards women's capabilities shifted.

What were some of the challenges faced by working-class women in terms of employment before the war?

Working-class women were accustomed to long hours of dirty and heavy work, unequal pay, and limited opportunities.

What is the more complicated reality regarding the impact of the First World War on women's lives?

Not all opportunities for women were positive, many changes were reversed after the war, and cultural attitudes towards women were not easily changed. Signup and view all the answers

How was women's employment stratified by class before the war?

Working-class women were often engaged in long hours of dirty and heavy work, such as domestic service, and experienced unequal pay. Signup and view all the answers

What were the predominant societal expectations for women in Britain at the start of the 20th century?

Women were expected to prioritize marriage over careers and were not supposed to have much in their brains. Signup and view all the answers

How did the First World War impact women's lives in terms of employment and societal roles?

The war provided new opportunities for women in the workforce, including taking on men's jobs, serving abroad, and participating in sports, but not all changes were positive and cultural attitudes towards women did not easily change. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways was women's employment stratified by class before the First World War?

Working-class women were accustomed to long hours of dirty, sometimes heavy work in areas such as domestic service, and faced unequal pay. Signup and view all the answers

Did the First World War truly transform women's lives? Explain.

The impact of the war on women's lives was complex, with positive opportunities coexisting with negative outcomes, and many changes being reversed after the war. Signup and view all the answers

What were the limitations and challenges faced by women in Britain before the war in terms of opportunities and rights?

Women had few opportunities and few rights, with poverty and inequality marking many British women's lives. Signup and view all the answers