The Role of Women in the First World War
When researching the Bastion in the Air project, Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire found photographs and posters that challenge what we think we know about the role of women during the First World War. The images also raise some important questions about women in the workplace and in leisure. Some of these stories have parallels today.
The aim of these resources are:
- To challenge perceptions about what we think we know about the role of women during the First World War.
- To question which stories are recorded in history, by whom and why.
- To explore why historical enquiry is so important today.
- To explore how examining artefacts/photographs/objects can lead researchers in unexpected directions.
- To explore the impact of the First World War on the lives of women today.
Supporting Resources
The Role of Women in the First World War
Background information, teachers’ notes, curriculum links and activity sheets.
Activity Mats
Activity Mats for Evidence from the Past and The Arts Award.
Photo Bank
Including; certificates of employment and discharge, munitions propoganda poster, women’s football team.
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