Women, war, and the limits of change.(World War II)

From: National Forum | Date: September 22, 1995| Author: Hartmann, Susan M. | Copyright information

One of the biggest changes brought about by World War II to US society was the shift in gender roles. With most of the men overseas, American women took over jobs previously regarded as the exclusive domain of men. New opportunities for military service were also opened up for women. These developments helped instill in the public an awareness of the dual role of women as workers and homemakers.

When World War II called 16 million men out of civilian life, American women acquired new...

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