The+Home+Front+in+World+War+II

The Home Front in World War II by: Pat Levy

The influence of "Rosie the Riveter" and the entrance of women into the workforce during WWII improved the equality of women in the workplace and society.

Context Timeline** p.60- complete timeline from 1937 to 1945 concerning WWII0 p.34- Rosie was introduced by the government to keep high morale. She "encouraged other women to join the workforce." She represented a strong, patriotic woman who every woman should try to be. Situation of women before war Situation of women during war Situation of women after the war** p.58-Once the men came home, many weomen lost their jobs. p.26- The war effort was taking up many of the factories to make ships, bombs, planes, etc. Since many men were drafted, women were hired to replace men. Women were trained to use machinery they were never thought to be capable of using. Quotes from people in war Statitstics** p.28- 8 million women found jobs. "36 women emploryed in the shipbuilding industry; by 1943 there were 160,000." As well, Rosie the Riveter convinced many women that working in factories is "glamorous and patriotic", because it helps send the troops home.
 * Causes
 * Who was Rosie the Riveter**
 * Current Situation of women's equality
 * Why women entered the workforce**
 * Quotes from book