A kind of revolution was taking place. Women gained access to a whole range of jobs that had previously been the preserve of men. The armed forces also employed them In the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, women largely employed on unglamorous tasks on the lines of communication: cooking and catering, store keeping, clerical work, telephony and administration,printing, motor vehicle maintenance. Women also became truck and ambulance drivers as more and more of the men were called to the front line. Nurses were also on the front line. Women became more visible in the world of work. They were seen to be doing important jobs. Wages for women rose as well. Improved wages did permit greater independence for some women. After WWI ended the women were expected to give the jobs back to the men returning from the forces, and return to the work they had before WWI started.
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