No Objection Taken - womens war work, 1916

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No Objection Taken - womens war work, 1916

A page of sketches of mans work the men want the women to want, a humorous (and slightly chauvinistic) comment on the traditionally male jobs taken by women during the First World War.
1916

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Barber Cleaner Cleaners Cleaning Doctor Flirtatious Flirting Gender Guard Jobs Role Roles Tailor Tailoring

EDITORS COMMENTS
The First World War brought about unprecedented changes in the social and economic landscape, with women stepping up to take on roles traditionally held by men in various industries. This print from the Illustrated London News Ltd, dated 1916, offers a humorous and slightly chauvinistic commentary on the newfound roles of women during the war. The print features a page of sketches, each illustrating a woman performing a job that men had previously monopolized. The captions beneath each sketch poke fun at the women's abilities to take on these roles, with a hint of masculine pride. The first sketch depicts a woman in a barber's apron, holding a pair of scissors, with the caption, "Mans work the men want the women to want." A woman in a doctor's coat follows, with the caption, "A doctor, and a very good one, too." The print continues with a woman cleaning windows, a guard, a tailor, and even a flirtatious woman in a guard's uniform, with the caption, "A guard, and a very flirtatious one at that!" The print's tone is lighthearted, but it also reflects the underlying sentiment of the time, which saw many men expressing concerns about women's abilities to perform these roles effectively. The print serves as a fascinating glimpse into the societal attitudes towards gender roles during the First World War. While women's contributions to the war effort were essential, they were often met with skepticism and resistance from some quarters. This print, with its humorous take on the situation, offers a unique perspective on the evolving roles of women during this period of history.

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