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america 1919-48
the war effort
women and war
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During the war, how many women joined the armed forces?
300K
During the war, how many women joined the workforce?
7M
How many women were aircraft workers?
1
in 3
Why were women often given the difficult welding jobs in awkward parts of aircraft bodies?
they were
smaller
and
more agile
than men
In the
munitions
and
electronics
industries, 1 in 2 workers were women
In a government survey, what percentage of US Plant managers said that women were the best workers?
60%
Why were women not always welcomed by their male colleagues or trade unions?
they thought they were a
threat
to men's
pay
and jobs
Women earned less than men for the same work. How much less?
60%
What other jobs did women do during the war?
scrap collection, volunteering as
nurse
aids and planting
victory
gardens
Why did war work put a strain on family life?
women had to
juggle
the demands of work and
family
Why did women have a new outlook on life?
the money they earned gave them more confidence