Civil Growth, Ingenuity And Generosity

After four years of seemingly endless battle between a divided nation, more than 600,000 people were killed. These lives, however, were not given in vain. Had it not been for the American Civil War, abolition may not have been carried out. The nation might have remained divided. Women might have remained confined to their roles as the "homemakers." Although the Civil War was fought in hopes of preserving the nation and ridding it of slavery, another war raged on within the depths of this war--the women's war. Serving as nurses both in the hospital and on the battlefields, women came to know a whole

Women during World War II became warriors. They overtook and played the men’s role in their household. Before their men went overseas, the norm was for them to get married at a young age. These women started volunteering in war-related organizations in order to support war efforts. When the men left to fight, their women became proficient at things they wouldn’t have dared to do before. The war made a lot of women stronger and opened lots of doors and opportunities. They would manage their finances, be excellent housekeepers, fix cars and do handyman work.

Women wanted to be able to do more in the war. They tried to find ways to work

The country had no choice but to have the women in the factories. They needed their help and were not going to complain about it. They knew with extra hands that, that was going to be an easier way to win the war. The government called on to the women and without hesitation, they went. They answered to whatever work that needed to be done. They worked a 52 hour week at 68 cents per hour. They were all prepared and knew that their “summer jobs” would end soon. There work dominated their nights and days. Most of their work was outdoors as well. Even though some women would much rather be at home helping there families other ways they still managed to get their other job complete as well.

Before the war, women did not have any of the new responsibilities that came with post war America. After the war, women still may have wanted to remain in the workforce,

Without women those many soldiers would have died and others would not have been physical or healthy enough to fight for their nation’s liberty. Women were running the household and the farms when their husbands left to war; they were responsible for taking care of their children, servants, slaves and defending the home against enemy soldiers. Women demonstrate that they can do multiple things at a time, and that they can do men’s job and more than

Women were a massive part of the war effort during this war. The roles of your typical woman changed greatly within society. While the men were away fighting with guns, women were home fighting with newfound skills. We started to see less stay-at-home moms, and more women taking jobs that generally belonged to men over the years. Without this change in societal structure, it would not have been possible for America to produce enough to win a war as great as this. Along with joining the workforce, many women began to join the military and fight for their country, something that had not occurred very much in the past.

With the men gone to war, women could step in and play a greater part is society, changing their role and becoming independent. Their first step was to change socially and to help the

“The men responded with harassment and discrimination, which remained a problem even after the war was over.” As the men had returned home the women were mistreated. Women remained inferior to men because once the men came home were not allowed to retain any job that they had once had. They also were never rewarded for taking over the male duties when they had left for

Women stayed home and cared for their families pending the wars start. During the war, women had to get jobs while their spouses were fighting in the war. Soldiers came home hurt, so facilities emerged that helped the militaries, we would not have those facilities if it had not been for the war, and if the war had not happened there would have been an increase in the novice generation.

When the war started, women had to take over the jobs of men and they learned to be independent. These women exemplified the beginning of change. Coupled with enfranchisement and the increased popularity of birth control, women experienced a new

The year is 1939 and a war is being fought around the world. At this time in America, Uncle Sam is sending off men to go fight in the World War II. Women still woke up every morning to apply their lipstick, tidy the house, tend to the children, and prepare canned Spam recipes for supper. Soon they will change the American household. Women are about to be given the opportunity to prove their powerful independence without the presence of a man in the house. Women's labor is about to be not only encouraged, but considered patriotic. Soon a woman's image won't be seen vacuuming in a dress, with red

The war gave women, who weren't yet allowed to vote, the chance to show that they were equal to men. It forced many men to change the way they regarded women. More people realized that women could make a contribution in the workplace as well as at home. The first World War could be said to have begun the movement for equal opportunities for men and women.

Women played an important role in allowing the U.S. to improve its GNP before their entrance into WWI. Many women wanted to help the cause overseas, but they were not

Throughout the ages, women have aided in the achievement of greatness of their brothers, sons, fathers and husbands. However, there are moments in history where this aid is more than a hand to hold. The distinction must be made that the Rosie the Riveter Movement did not take place for the same reasons as women’s suffrage. Thus, there is a difference between the concepts of Feminism and Patriotism. It is true that in some ways when the war ended women who worked had earned a more equal relationship with men in the workplace, however this was not the purpose of ‘Rosie the Riveter’. If one requires an example of a feminist movement, the events that took place in the 1960s and 1920s should suffice. Women assumed the roles of men during the war, and did so out of the responsibility to their country. This is the precise reason why World War II was the greatest moment in history for American women. The movement was not one of suffrage or equality; it was a demonstration of innate strength, endurance, and especially patriotism. Despite the odds, and all those who doubted them, women exercised their patriotism for their country. This is evident in the valor that many unrecognized women displayed in the United States’ Armed Forces, and on the Homefront. Neither gender, nor sexuality held any responsibility for their simple, yet heroic actions.