Question

Identify the role of women in American society before, during and after world war 1?

Answer 1

During World War I, many women entered the workforce for the first time. With significant numbers of men away in Europe, women were needed in various capacities. It's believed over 20,000 women worked as nurses during the war. Others worked in clerical positions for the U.S. government. Telephone and radio operators were also common positions for women.