American women played numerous important roles during World War II. Women not only supported family members who fought throughout the war but also joined the Armed Services themselves, in addition to working in factories and other home front jobs. The era of war began in 1939 and did not cease until 1945, giving women of that period plenty of time to gain independence, identity, and ultimately impact future generations as well as the economy. Women during World War II took on roles during the war that no woman had dared to take on before; consequently, the influence women of this era had on America ultimately impacted future generations as well as the economy.
The roles of women during World War II certainly differed from those of the past …show more content…
Dellie Hahne, a nurse’s assistant for Red Cross during World War II who identified with many women of the era, stated, “’Cause they had a taste of freedom, they had a taste of making their own money, a taste of spending their own money, making their own decisions. I think the beginning of the women's movement had its seeds right there in World War Two.” Hahne was right: women learned to live, spend, decide and function independently. Unfortunately for women, however, after the war subsided male workers were given their jobs back and as a result, women were laid off and obligatorily returned to their unpretentious lives before the war. One should not assume, however, that when the war ended everything returned back to standard pre-war life. Women did not cease to practice their newfound independence; birth rates increased dramatically, America’s economy internationally expanded, and in the mean time women struggled to compete for their jobs. Birth rates rose due to many reasons, although most reasons are attributed to the fact that people had virtually no fear of going into poverty. Postwar families were financially stable and could afford to support children for the first time since the depression. They were unafraid of the commitment that came with raising children because women had saved money …show more content…
Women supported their sons, brothers, fathers, and husbands in many ways. Women felt they should not be stagnant while their loved ones were at war, and as a result they assisted in any way they could on the home front and in combat. Liberation arose out of this era as women experienced life independently. When the men returned home from war in 1945, they reclaimed their jobs in the labor force temporarily dominated by women. Women were extinguished from jobs outside the home, and no longer looked to Rosie the Riveter for inspiration. Seeking occupational satisfaction, many women sold Tupperware at in-home parties and gave birth to children. Ultimately, these decisions resulted in unprecedented population growth known as the “baby boom”, as well as an economic boom. President Roosevelt avidly supported the war efforts made by all citizens, women included, stating in his Fireside Chat on April of 1942, “We are now in this war. We are all in it—all the way,” adding, “everyone in the United States—every man, woman, and child—is in action, and will be privileged to remain in action throughout this war. The front is right here at home, in our daily
The roles of women during World War II certainly differed from those of the past …show more content…
Dellie Hahne, a nurse’s assistant for Red Cross during World War II who identified with many women of the era, stated, “’Cause they had a taste of freedom, they had a taste of making their own money, a taste of spending their own money, making their own decisions. I think the beginning of the women's movement had its seeds right there in World War Two.” Hahne was right: women learned to live, spend, decide and function independently. Unfortunately for women, however, after the war subsided male workers were given their jobs back and as a result, women were laid off and obligatorily returned to their unpretentious lives before the war. One should not assume, however, that when the war ended everything returned back to standard pre-war life. Women did not cease to practice their newfound independence; birth rates increased dramatically, America’s economy internationally expanded, and in the mean time women struggled to compete for their jobs. Birth rates rose due to many reasons, although most reasons are attributed to the fact that people had virtually no fear of going into poverty. Postwar families were financially stable and could afford to support children for the first time since the depression. They were unafraid of the commitment that came with raising children because women had saved money …show more content…
Women supported their sons, brothers, fathers, and husbands in many ways. Women felt they should not be stagnant while their loved ones were at war, and as a result they assisted in any way they could on the home front and in combat. Liberation arose out of this era as women experienced life independently. When the men returned home from war in 1945, they reclaimed their jobs in the labor force temporarily dominated by women. Women were extinguished from jobs outside the home, and no longer looked to Rosie the Riveter for inspiration. Seeking occupational satisfaction, many women sold Tupperware at in-home parties and gave birth to children. Ultimately, these decisions resulted in unprecedented population growth known as the “baby boom”, as well as an economic boom. President Roosevelt avidly supported the war efforts made by all citizens, women included, stating in his Fireside Chat on April of 1942, “We are now in this war. We are all in it—all the way,” adding, “everyone in the United States—every man, woman, and child—is in action, and will be privileged to remain in action throughout this war. The front is right here at home, in our daily