This History video introduces teachers to key facts about women’s roles during the Second World War, equipping them with the knowledge to guide children in exploring how the war affected women’s lives in Britain and across the Empire. It covers the types of work women undertook during the war, the challenges they faced, and the longer-term impact on women’s rights and equality.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History – Teacher subject knowledge videos. It provides clear historical knowledge, helping teachers feel confident and prepared to support children in understanding how the war changed life on the Home Front in the lesson and unit below.

• History, Year 6, What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain?, Lesson 5: Did World War 2 change women’s roles?
• History, Y5/6 (A): What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain? Lesson 5: Did World War 2 change women’s roles?