The twenty-first century can be fairly called the age of proclaimed gender equality. For the first time, women have been welcomed into most occupations that were once dominated by men. Fewer jobs remain solely masculine, as women have proven themselves as capable of physically demanding activities. The concept of women in the US military was considered ridiculous a century ago. This is evident through the US military recruitment posters from this time.
Women are often considered as the gentler of the sexes. They are traditionally associated as being over-emotional and physically weak. For these reasons, many argue that war is no place for women. However, it is crucial that this argument is based on generalised stereotypical statements rather than facts. Not all women fit this stereotype.
The first poster design that we looked at as a group is titled “Gee!! I wish I were a man, I’d join the Navy Be a man and do it”. This poster was originated and published in 1917 during World War I . Designed by Howard Chandler …show more content…
Thus creating many opportunities for women to enter the work force during this time and provide for their family whilst playing the role of both mother and father. New jobs were also created during this time to allow America to supply to those at war and the demand that brought on. The high demand of weapons resulted in munitions factories becoming the largest single employer of women during 1917-1918 (Striking Women, Women in work, 2016). However, like anything that occurs for the first time, there was initial resistance to hiring women for work that was seen as ‘men’s work’, the introduction of conscription in 1916 made the need for women workers urgent. Because of this, the government began coordinating the employment of women through campaigns and recruitment drives such as the two posters shown below
Women are often considered as the gentler of the sexes. They are traditionally associated as being over-emotional and physically weak. For these reasons, many argue that war is no place for women. However, it is crucial that this argument is based on generalised stereotypical statements rather than facts. Not all women fit this stereotype.
The first poster design that we looked at as a group is titled “Gee!! I wish I were a man, I’d join the Navy Be a man and do it”. This poster was originated and published in 1917 during World War I . Designed by Howard Chandler …show more content…
Thus creating many opportunities for women to enter the work force during this time and provide for their family whilst playing the role of both mother and father. New jobs were also created during this time to allow America to supply to those at war and the demand that brought on. The high demand of weapons resulted in munitions factories becoming the largest single employer of women during 1917-1918 (Striking Women, Women in work, 2016). However, like anything that occurs for the first time, there was initial resistance to hiring women for work that was seen as ‘men’s work’, the introduction of conscription in 1916 made the need for women workers urgent. Because of this, the government began coordinating the employment of women through campaigns and recruitment drives such as the two posters shown below