Sunday 15 May 2011

The Role and Place of Women During World War One

Where women were involved in war related activities such as being cooking, stretchers bearers, motor car drivers, interpreters, and munitions workers however; they were not permitted to work on the field because of their gender.
During the war many organisations were established to support the troops and diggers. The organisation include ‘The Country Women’s Association’, ‘The Voluntary Aid Detachment’, ‘Australian Red Cross’, ‘The Australian Women’s National League’,
But the average women usually stay at home and look after the family, sew, made comfort clothing and baked ANZAC cookies. Because the deliveries usually travelled a long way, they had to make sure what they sent would last the distance. This is when the recipe of the oatmeal cookies were introduced; commonly known as ‘ANZAC cookies’.
Women’s role with the war was very much restricted, their participation was frowned upon. Women’s limited roles were commonly due to their gender and were forced to stay at home and complete domestic duties. Men were a symbol of power in the war and thought to be more resistant and durable in battle. Despite this, many women still strived to do whatever they can for their country’s victory.
At that time, women were expected to stay at home and look after the household.

1 comment:

  1. A great post. It is clear that a woman's role in the war effort was limited by her gender. Were there many women that wanted to go to the front line? Do you have any information about the women in the image? What role did they play?

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