The economic and social change from World War II influenced Canadian women to assume diverse responsibilities to support the Allies. During this time, women employment was temporary and only encouraged throughout the war. However, by assuming the non-traditional roles left behind by many men as they left to fight in the war, Canadian women were major contributors to the war effort. These women challenged the existing social belief of distinct gender roles through the work they accomplished, helping improve women’s rights in the future. Canadian women played a vital role during World War II by working in factories, aiding in military as soldiers and medical relief, and volunteering on the home front, thus influencing the Allied victory and reflecting changing cultural values in Canadian society and other neighbouring
The economic and social change from World War II influenced Canadian women to assume diverse responsibilities to support the Allies. During this time, women employment was temporary and only encouraged throughout the war. However, by assuming the non-traditional roles left behind by many men as they left to fight in the war, Canadian women were major contributors to the war effort. These women challenged the existing social belief of distinct gender roles through the work they accomplished, helping improve women’s rights in the future. Canadian women played a vital role during World War II by working in factories, aiding in military as soldiers and medical relief, and volunteering on the home front, thus influencing the Allied victory and reflecting changing cultural values in Canadian society and other neighbouring