Women's Rights After Ww2

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For such a long time, men have traditionally been in charge of politics, society, education and the economy. As a result, women have been through countless ups and downs in the human history as their rights have never been recognized. Over hundred years of fighting for justice, women slowly gained their places in the society. In today’s society, many women from around the world still have no right. The problem lies in the different beliefs of peoples toward women’s equality, some accept it, and some are against it. This matter is one of the biggest debated topics worldwide. Throughout many crucial events and movements that helped women reach their goal, World War II was the most significant historical shift that changed women’s …show more content…

However, as World War II continued, people must realize that women could be as strong and independent as men. Women were the army’s emotional supports from back home; they took care of the soldiers’ families, seniors and children. Also, they played important parts as the physical supports in combat zones. There were three million women who bravely engaged in war as nurses to aid injured men on the battlefields. That number showed that women broke free from their soft shells and challenged their inner courage and fearlessness, such characteristics that have only been applied in men. They became the mascots of the U.S. Army and stood as the spirits of the country. People who thought that women were destined to wait for men to save them should have taken the time to learn about women’s independence through their works in World War II. Not only Women took care of themselves and took on the role of "the man of the family," but they also exhibited high leaderships in united communities. There were a few people who concluded that women were weak creatures based on women’s insecurities and how women let their emotions affect their decisions and thoughts. As a young woman myself, I understand that a woman’s nature occasionally causes the losing of self-confidence and emotional breakdown. Despite that, I can pull myself together and become independent when I need to. For example, I am living in Richmond by myself after …show more content…

After years of waiting for the world to change, the ideas of women’s equality were mostly accepted. Women are now stronger and more independent; they participated and hold high-ranking positions in every aspect of life. They support other women too, such as those who are still suffering in gender discrimination, violence, sexual abuse, and toxic relationships. The entire world is also reaching out to them. World War II has been a significant change in women’s lives. Still, it remains as an ongoing changing process. If we continue to challenge every idea that is against women and spread the ideas about women’s equality, we can advance every woman’s life in no time. While we wait for that moment to arrive, we are not going to stop until every woman is treated equally, every young girl is educated decently, and every baby girl is raised

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