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Women and Children at War: Film Guide

Night Shift (Women and Children at War)
Night Shift (Women and Children at War)
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11+

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Short (1-4 activities)

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A film guide that looks at Women and Children at War (1940s), a compilation of films created by the Ministry of Information highlighting the importance of women's contributions to the war effort.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including History, Film Studies, Media Studies, Careers and Citizenship in addition to highlighting themes surrounding World War Two, British cinema, gender, child safety, historical periods and community.

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