What role did women play during World War I?

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World War I marked a turning point in the role of women in society. Not only did they serve as nurses, caring for the wounded at the front, but they also took on traditionally male roles in munitions factories, transportation, and even agriculture. Their essential contribution to the war effort was not only vital for the war economies but also changed the perception of women's ability to work and contribute to society outside the home. This period laid the foundations for subsequent women's rights movements, including the right to vote.