During World War I, the primary role of women was to fill the gaps left by men who went to fight in the war. Women increasingly entered the workforce in roles traditionally held by men, such as in factories, as nurses, and in agricultural production. Their contributions were crucial in supporting the war efforts through munitions production and other wartime industries. Additionally, women began to advocate for suffrage and other rights as their roles expanded, leading to significant advancements in women's social and political status in many countries after the war.