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

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

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

4. World War II
In 1941 the US entered the War.

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

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

7. Women were moving from the Kitchen to the Work Force!
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8. Women took on all types of jobs
Welders
Taxicab drivers
Crane operators
Police officers
Chemists
where ever there was a need!

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

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

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

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

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