Explain why many women were not content to return to traditional roles after WW2

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  • Created by: Zobby
  • Created on: 15-05-16 18:17

Explain why many women were not content to return to traditional roles after WW2

Causes

  • Women's liberation
  • Working
  • 'White collar jobs'
  • 1944 Education Act
  • Content
  • Relaxation of traditional values

Effects

  • Felt that they had done enough to cure previous discontent
  • Married women worked + majority were factory workers - income and independence
  • Many wished to keep roles and positions, hierarchy in society
  • More opportunity for daughters
  • Some happy to return to traditional roles
  • Relaxation - morality, increased freedom

Overall summary

Women experienced changes during and after the war they had to keep adjusting too

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