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Women’s Duty: Breaking Gender Norms in War

Explore how women defied gender expectations by becoming farmers, nurses, spies, and more during the wars. Discover intriguing facts like women's roles in espionage and factory work, showcasing their diverse capabilities. Learn about the significant contribution of over 60,000 army nurses during World War I and the impact of women's work post-war. Uncover the historical shift in women's involvement in the military and their essential role in wartime efforts. Watch a short clip on women's roles in war with additional sources for further exploration.

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Women’s Duty: Breaking Gender Norms in War

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  1. A Women’sDuty! By: Paige Briggs

  2. Women were called on at war, not on the battlefield but to do work and take on roles outside their gender expectations.

  3. Women Became.. • Farmers • Mechanics • Tank drivers • Police officers • Factory workers • Plumbers • Nurses • Spies • Engineers • & many more Every Men's job a women did!

  4. Fun &Interesting Facts! More then 60,000 army nurses served stateside & overseas during world war one. Women who worked on the farm were called Farmerettes. Many women lost their lives trying to make bombs for war. During & after the war women were quoted to have better motor skills then men. When the men came home that number decreased about 50%. The percentage of the women in U.S military is 20%. It has been said if men can do it so can WOMEN!! During the first war women employment increased 81%.

  5. A short clip about Women’s role in war.

  6. My Sources: • http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/women_WW2.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women's_roles_in_the_World_Wars • http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWwarwork.htm • You tube videos URLs: 1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiYbNViJFl0 • 2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm6GCUUBsdA&feature=related

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