Question

how did world war ii change the roles of women in society and in the economy?
check all of the boxes that apply.
many women joined the workforce, but the jobs were mainly in nursing, housekeeping, and clerical work.
women began working in factories and shipyards, doing jobs previously held by men.
women joined the military and served in combat for the first time.
women joined the military and did many kinds of jobs to free men for combat duty.

Explanation:

• For the option "Many women joined the workforce, but the jobs were mainly in nursing, housekeeping, and clerical work": This is incorrect. During WWII, women took on many non - traditional jobs (like factory work) not just the ones mentioned.
• For the option "Women began working in factories and shipyards, doing jobs previously held by men": This is correct. With men at war, women filled these male - dominated industrial jobs.
• For the option "Women joined the military and served in combat for the first time": This is incorrect. Most women in the military during WWII did not serve in combat roles.
• For the option "Women joined the military and did many kinds of jobs to free men for combat duty": This is correct. Women served in non - combat military roles to allow men to fight.

Answer:

• Women began working in factories and shipyards, doing jobs previously held by men
• Women joined the military and did many kinds of jobs to free men for combat duty