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Women
Everyday I mostly see women since most of the men are off in the war. I see women everywhere at their jobs, jobs that used to be taken up by men. I also see posters telling us that it is our duty to support the war in order to win or without us working in the war effort, we’re killing our men. These posters are so convincing and sometimes frightful, that I can’t refuse to support the war.
While the men are out in the warfront, it’s my responsibility to make sure they get everything they need to win this war. That is why I’m working back on the homefront contributing to the war effort. I have a job which will help towards the war.
I’m happy that I entered the work force. I’m able to get a weekly pay and save money. I feel proud to be working and getting money, while at the same time working for our country in this war.
Women worked in war production factories, were waitresses, clerks, bus drivers, and other domestic services. Women also took on jobs that men had done before. They also continued being housewives as well. Under the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC), women volunteered in noncombat positions. Women under (WAAC, later WAC) received pay and worked as nurses, ambulance drivers, radio operators, electricians, and pilots.
Women wore work clothes more often because they worked in factories that were war time production. 6 million women were workers in war industries that operated heavy machinery. It shows that more women were employed in skilled jobs.
The war granted women more opportunities such as jobs. Women also experiences husbands, sons, and brothers being sent to the war. While the men were fighting, women were at home helping. Women hoped to still keep or be offered esteemed jobs. Working during the war showed that women could do practically any job a man can do. They hoped to be more respected for their work and contributions to the war. In reality, most women lost their jobs after the war and the men reentered the work force. Women who still had their jobs received lower pay than men.
Women lived in their homes usually with children. Since the women were always working, no one could take of the kids, so neighbors, relatives, or day cares would look after them. Women who were working were still able to manage doing regular housewife chores like cooking.
