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At the beginning of WWI women were not allowed to vote.

Women were expected to stay home and raise the children.

They were also expected to cook and clean.

Most women did not have jobs or occupations during this time

They were barred from serving in Military combat roles.

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Once the war began men were sent out to serve the country.

Because of this they were no longer available to complete their previous tasks, such as working on farms, manufacturing weapons and tools, or going to work.

These tasks were then left to the women.

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The woman began to work in manufacturing and agricultural positions.

They also worked as nurses, doctors, ambulance drivers, translators, and sometimes even on the battlefield.

For the war, they worked as ammunition testers, switchboard operators, and stock takers.

Not only were they now expected to keep up the men's work while they were away but also still care for their families and be a morale booster of their loved ones overseas.

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Long term effects on society after the War.

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Long term effects on society after the War.

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After the War women were more empowered.

Women seemed more capable of doing more than just menial tasks.

Later on, Woman won the right to vote in 1919.

Woman were also able to serve in the war beginning in the last two years of the war. Ranging from 1917-1918.

Because of the war, general families were never the same.

Women were able to work, vote and go to war. Not just be housewives.