20th Century American History 12 August 2014 Rosie and the Propaganda This particular documentary is probably one of the best films that really shows the home front during World War II and women in particular endured during it. What really sparked my interest however was the use of propaganda during these times, and how it evolved from the beginning of the war up until when the war was over. Propaganda itself was used in a way to motivate the American people during the war to up their efforts to helping the cause and even at some points to guilt trip people into thinking they were not doing enough. Women in particular were used as a primary target of this into taking over for men in factories and other jobs while the men were fighting the
While the men were away at war, women took advantage of rare occasions (open jobs men were associated to) by taking jobs as journalists the way men previously were and etc. "The war really created opportunities for women" Winona Espinosa said. It was the first time women could actually show that they were capable of doing things only men had done before. Moreover, the tough physical labor increased women's self confidence as an individual, and the income as well. These are some positives for women, however if there is a positive thing about something most likely there are going to be negatives to go along with it.
Other novels I read include The Dead by James Joyce and Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy, both of which addressed the theme of materialism and wealth as factors to being regarded highly in society, and how this way of functioning in society leads people away from living a true and happy life. These novels were written decades ago. One would think that with these societal problems being recognized for so long, we would have made more progress than we have by now. Instead, activists such as Audre Lourde stand decades later, addressing the same issues. Lourde, what with being a middle-aged, black, lesbian feminist with children, faces much of this oppression, and finds herself frowned upon by society.
During “The Good War”, many diverse groups were affected during this time. Groups such as Mexican Americans and immigrants were trying to make a way in the U.S., but had obstacles thrown at them, such as having to face racism and having their freedom constantly challenged. Immigrants, such as Japanese Americans and Koreans, also played a big role in how contraction was shown during “The Good War” due to laws and regulations set on them. The women played a significant role in the expansion of freedoms during the war. In “The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter”, their expansions of freedoms are shown throughout and include the ways in which they contributed in a positive way for the U.S.
* The value of formal education through theory and clinical experience. * The Bolton Act of 1942 was the first bill passed in Congress to provide funding for nurse education during war times. * Florance Blanchfield ranked Colonel during WW2. Later in her career advocated for the military to compensated nurses for their honor and dedication to the United States People. * Helped change the cultural ideologies of the role women in our society.
On the other hand Toni Frissell’s desire was to move from fashion and society pages into the “hard news” of the front pages. She wanted to prove to herself that she “could do a real reporting job.” She pursued wartime assignments that usually had to do with creating images to support the publicity of her subjects. Esther Bubley focused mainly on the American home front as the nation mobilized for war. She preferred to focus on average Americans not just on military and political events overseas. Therese Bonney, Toni Frissell, and Esther Bubley all captured great images of World War II to help show us what really happened and how life was for the people during the
There as evidence in the help wanted section of the paper that showe many were open to hiring women like had never been done before. Of course not everybody was open to the change. Men had different ideas of what women should be doing. It was a big issue then but women needed to work to support famililes and contribute to the war effort. All in all may 8 1945 was a bittersweet time for americans.
Women felt they were treated equally prior to the war; however, that changed after US’ occupation in Iraq. Not only in the aspect of the work force but daily activities as well. Riverbend comments on how most women lost their jobs or risked their lives if they worked. Also, men carried guns, giving them a sense of power, and that they were dominant over women. Additionally, women could not leave the house after the war without being accompanied by a male.
The impact of technology on people relationships by Ellen Goodman. We are living in a world where everything changes dramatically at an amazing speed; technology has become one of the most important things in our daily life. In Praise of a Snail’s pace is an article made by Ellen Goodman who is born in April 1941, she is an American journalist and noted for being one of the first women to openly discuss women’s rights. In her article, Goodman talks about the effect of technology on people’s relationships. She compares how life and society were years ago and now; gives many examples of how technology is less meaningful, and how a personal handwritten is more sentimental.
Assignment #2: Feminist political theory in America Poli 344: American Political Thought Bruce Baum March 28, 2013 By: Nadine Burgess Feminist political theorists like Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Betty Friedan experienced and analyzed very different eras in political feminism than the one that exists today. Despite contextualizing and directly addressing the cultural, social, and political issues women faced in their day, aspects of their ideas continue to be relevant in the 21st century. Gilman’s analyzed the economic dependence of women on their male counterparts and proposed solid reforms to spur a change in culture about how tasks in the home are completed. She touches on the balancing act women face when it comes to motherhood and other aspects of human life, a struggle women still face today. Friedan brings emotion and anger to the plight of women in her era of feminism, highlighting a political issue that remained out of the spotlight for far too long.