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What were the societal expectations for women at the start of the 20th century in Britain?
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?
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?
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?
What is the more complicated reality regarding the impact of the First World War on women's lives?
How was women's employment stratified by class before the war?
How was women's employment stratified by class before the war?
What were the predominant societal expectations for women in Britain at the start of the 20th century?
What were the predominant societal expectations for women in Britain at the start of the 20th century?
How did the First World War impact women's lives in terms of employment and societal roles?
How did the First World War impact women's lives in terms of employment and societal roles?
In what ways was women's employment stratified by class before the First World War?
In what ways was women's employment stratified by class before the First World War?
Did the First World War truly transform women's lives? Explain.
Did the First World War truly transform women's lives? Explain.
What were the limitations and challenges faced by women in Britain before the war in terms of opportunities and rights?
What were the limitations and challenges faced by women in Britain before the war in terms of opportunities and rights?
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