The Impact of the Second World War on the Position of Women

The impact of World War II on the status of women In the 1920s, the role of women in society became polarized, women stayed at home and looked after children, and men earned money. However, after the First World War, society improved, it brought a better life for women. The young lady began to rebel against the previous generation. They wear the latest fashions, short skirts, short hair and makeup and smoke in public places.

Women's efforts during the Second World War focused on more fundamental changes. Unlike the First World War, the status of women during World War II was more stable. The government allows women to join the military and participate in war related production. All women under the age of 40 are classified into two categories: moving and moving. Women who emigrate are allowed to join the army and do war. Mobile women are responsible for taking care of children and the elderly. Many of them are involved in voluntary work in industry or voluntary organizations (Howie, 2010). Women can work 16 hours a day and can fulfill male obligations. But women have less salary than men. Also, it is discriminated in the workplace. Therefore, the status of women in society is still not very good for men, but women play an important role in war (Howie, 2010; Gillis & Hollows, 2008).

During the Second World War, the role of women in Canadian society has changed dramatically. Canada must traditionally work as a man and support war efforts for women to invest in and support their homes to serve in the military. Canadian women enthusiastically accepted their new roles and responsibilities, and contributed to the success of the Canadian victory campaign. Many women have done various private jobs during wartime. In Canada there is a unique version of "Rosie the Riveter", a symbolic professional woman working in the factory to help war. Women work side by side with men at factories, airports and farms. They manufacture parts and manufacture ammunition for ships and aircraft. They drive buses, taxis, and trams. This level of female participation in the workplace is the first in Canada - thousands of Canadian women have proven that men have the skills, strengths and abilities to work.