This 1940s leaflet to persuade employers to take a chance on women is half patronising sexism and half great advice for anyone’s boss

Women have always formed part of the workforce. In the past, it was most often in menial positions within a household or as factory workers helping in the mass production of fabrics, pottery or mechanical components. When World War II led to a greater influx of women into offices, factories and retail services, it was […] The post This 1940s leaflet to persuade employers to take a chance on women is half patronising sexism and half great advice for anyone’s boss appeared first on The Poke.

Mar 11, 2025 - 13:00
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This 1940s leaflet to persuade employers to take a chance on women is half patronising sexism and half great advice for anyone’s boss

Women have always formed part of the workforce. In the past, it was most often in menial positions within a household or as factory workers helping in the mass production of fabrics, pottery or mechanical components. When World War II led to a greater influx of women into offices, factories and retail services, it was […]

The post This 1940s leaflet to persuade employers to take a chance on women is half patronising sexism and half great advice for anyone’s boss appeared first on The Poke.

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