Rosie the Riveter/ Women in WWII

World War II brought about many different thoughts, ideas, and changes within the United States alone. One of the most incredible changes within the US that occurred during wartime was change in identity. World War II enabled people to learn about each other and themselves. People of different cultures, backgrounds, ages, and especially women, experienced massive changes in their lives. These changes would continue with them long after the end of the war. For many …showed first 75 words of 1422 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1422 total…Francisco) often left the lifestyle after only a few months, after which time they were not allowed to return. In Japan some girls were lured to Japan by false promises of high-paying jobs and steady food supply, or they were threatened at gunpoint and kidnapped. Also, those who tried to escape were killed. So, In many ways WWII was a hardship for women but it also was where a lot of women gained their independence.