What were people’s opinions on women going to war?
Many people had opinions about women going to war; people mainly didn't believe women had the right to go. Most people thought that women shouldn't go to war as the war was only meant for ‘men’ and that women need to stay home and look after themselves. Others said that women aren't strong enough physically and mentally for the war. People also stuck to stereotypes, for example ‘women stay home and look after the house whilst men go out to fight’. There were people who didn't have an opinion about women going to war and there were also people who thought that women should go to war as men need women guidance and that women were better at looking after people and cooking.