The First World War saw unprecedented numbers of women enter the workplace and help pave the way for women to be given greater rights and responsibilities in their careers, or did it? The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act of 1919 was, on paper, a social revolution opening the doors to professions that previously women had been barred by law from entering. The reality was very different though and instead of being treated as equals they continued to experience discrimination and barriers to pursuing the careers they wanted and were qualified for. In this episode of the podcast, Dan is joined by Jane Robinson author of Ladies Can’t Climb Ladders to discuss some of the fascinating stories of the female pioneers trying to live, work and establish themselves in careers that had traditionally been closed to them.
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Hiding Anne Frank
D-Day: Britain and America's 'Special Relationship'
The Ejector Seat
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Murder in the Roman World
Why Empires Fall
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Britain's WWII Lumberjills
Nazi Codebreaking with Betty Webb
The Haitian Revolution and King Henri Christophe
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