By: T.A.Y.

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

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

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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

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

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.

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.

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'

Save your stuff

War essentials such as rubber, gas, & food were not to be wasted Materials were limited Every little bit counted

Buy the bonds

Post-Great Depression The government needed money to fund the war High taxes were already in place Towards end of war, government had enough money to fund war Bonds were no longer necessary

Don’t have “loose lips”

Paranoia of enemy spies amongst the people People had to be careful what they said Spies weren’t truly a threat to America Frightened the people

Get jobs

People were encouraged to get jobs to help the war effort Many jobs opened up Women encouraged to get jobs Wartime jobs disappeared after the end of the war

"Women and the Home Front During World War II." Women and the Home Front During World War II. Web. 6 Dec american/amerprop.htm