What was the primary role of woman in the Civil War on homefront?

Many women during the Civil War disguised themselves as men to enlist in the military.

Which organization, led by Dorothea Dix, was responsible for recruiting and organizing nurses to serve in union military hospitals during the Civil War?

During the Civil War, what were the initial reasons behind the reluctance to employee female nurses in military hospitals?

During the Civil War, what important roles did women play in factories and industries to support the war effort?