World War I (jul 28, 1914 – nov 11, 1918)
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World War I called millions of men to serve, leaving women to fill working positions on the home front. Women were allowed to work in jobs that were typically held by men such as clerical positions, transportation, construction, manufacturing, and agriculture. Women also served on the front lines as nurses, doctors, ambulance drivers, and translators. Particularly, African American women were able to make their first major shift from domestic employment to work in offices and factories. However, even though they were doing a "man's job", women were not getting the same pay as men. Therefore, as women in the workforce increased, the demand for equal pay also increased. This created a change in society that said a women's place is not only in the home but in the workplace.
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Evolution of Gender Roles
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