How the Role of Women Changed

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How the Role of Women Changed 1930’s through 1950’s

Great Depression Early 1930’s The US suffering from a Great Depression Many men were out of work

Women and the Depression During the Depression, women were discouraged from working

World War II In 1941 the US entered the War.

Millions of men leave for War! In 1941, millions of soldiers left for the military.

Wartime manufacturing was Booming! War Plants were in need of workers to make Tanks Planes Ammunition Parachutes Uniforms

Women were moving from the Kitchen to the Work Force! http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/prs-tpic/females/wvw2-am2.htm View this slide show!

Women took on all types of jobs Welders Taxicab drivers Crane operators Police officers Chemists where ever there was a need!

Women were often referred to as… “soldiers without guns”

Rosy the Riveter! Was a popular symbol of American Women Rosy the Riveter! Was a popular symbol of American Women Example of Propaganda

Problems…. Women earned less than men Even in jobs that were exactly the same

Problems… lack of day care for children Attendance in schools dropped Juvenile delinquents became more prominent

Problems…. Work was temporary…. When soldiers returned, women were supposed to return “home” as well.