Homefront By: T.A.Y.

Propaganda Many popular songs came about during this time period Often talked about women’s role in the war Many women often took the motto: We can do it! Women’s work on the home front was essential to the nation Rosie the Riveter

All the day long, Whether rain or shine, She's a part of the assembly line. She's making history, Working for victory, Rosie the Riveter. Keeps a sharp lookout for sabotage, Sitting up there on the fuselage. That little girl will do more than a male will do. Rosie's got a boyfriend, Charlie. Charlie, he's a Marine. Rosie is protecting Charlie, Working overtime on the riveting machine. When they gave her a production "E," She was as proud as she could be. There's something true about, Red, white, and blue about, Rosie the Riveter.

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Changing Role of Women Gender roles temporarily altered Women filled openings left by men who went to do service – Factory workers Volunteer organizations with the war effort Military Nurses Women were not allowed to participate in battle – Were allowed during “noncombat missions” – Also, very dangerous – Ferry planes between places; required pilot training

Propaganda Women urged by propaganda to: – Carry groceries instead of use the car to save rubber – To grow more of the family’s food – To raise money and contribute to bonds ALL FOR THE WAR CAUSE

Women and… The Evacuation Service The government was worried that a new war might begin when Hitler came to power in They were afraid that cities would be targets for bombing raids by aircraft. Take their children to the station, wave them off, and bear most of the emotional pain of the parting.

Women and… Home Life Had to keep the home going and bring up their children Bear the load of the extra cleaning, cooking and problems in the host homes.

Women and… Work 97% of women thought that women should go out to work to help the war effort Worked in the dirty and innapropriate conditions of factories – Many factory toilet, where men had worked didn’t have doors. join the Women's Land Army to help farmers – about 80,000 women became 'Land Girls'

Propaganda Patriotism and Propaganda were high Thousands of posters and magazine advertisements were used for recruiting Glamorous posters often enticed people to join the war effort