Women played a large role both at home and on the front during World War II. On May 15, 1942, the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps was established. This gave members status and salary, but fewer benefits than male soldiers. The WAAC was comprised of women volunteers that served in noncombat positions. Later, in July 1943, the 'auxiliary' status was dropped, and WACs were granted all the Army benefits. Women in the WAC worked as nurses, ambulance drivers, radio operators, electricians, and pilots, but did not participate in any direct combat.
Due to the war, industries and other businesses were short of male workers. Contractors then began to hire women to work in factories, though many believed that women lacked the stamina to work in factories. But when women proved themselves capable for the job, the number of female workers increased to 6 million, about a third of the workers in the United States. Despite these gains, women still earned sixty percent of what men earned.
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i like how you formatted your thoughts into two paragraphs. Good Job!
During the Wartime, I didn't realize that there were so many woman volunteers. Some were in noncombat, also as ambulance drivers, electricians, and pilots. The women in the war helped a lot in factories and i didn't know that workers increased to 6 million. Women helped a lot for their men.
I am surprised at how much influence World War II have on the lifestyles of women. Also, I like how you mentioned the gender inequality in work during World War II.
Next time you could add a picture to draw the reader in. Also, an opening and closing sentence would be nice to introduce/conclude the blog.
The information was great, also it was interesting and surprising how much woman helped.
Very informative and flows really well. However, a picture might be good to catch the reader's attention.
Very nice on fitting all the information into 2 small paragraphs. I am surprised on how much they have accomplished and helped. A picture would be nice.
Strong introduction sentence. A picture would be lovely.
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