Changing Roles And Wages Of Women In Britain's Industry

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The changing roles and wages of women in the workforce shaped Britain’s industry and other financial businesses. Before the war, most women worked at home, carrying out daily chores that were considered “feminine”, such as laundry, taking care of kids, sewing, etc. Those who did have jobs were mostly hired for work that did not require much skill, jobs that required skill was seen as a man’s job. During WWI, large numbers of women were recruited to fill the jobs vacated by men who had gone to fight for their country. These numerous professions included “railway guards, ticket collectors, bus and tram conductors, postal workers, police, firefighters, bankers and clerks” (Joanna Bourke). Since employers hired several women to replace one man,