Women's Rights After Ww2

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

lives for the better by challenging several shared values, such as the ideas of a woman’s traditional role and women’s dependence. This event inspired women globally and led to women’s movements that happened later.
It was a belief in the early times that both genders were given specific responsibilities to fulfill: the men went to war, and the women stayed home doing domestic chores. Which was why, when women started stepping into men’s shoes during World War II, they challenged their traditional roles and changed the belief as well. Due to war enlistments, the United States experienced a lack of working men, and women were asked to join the work forces. As women took on men’s jobs, they needed to challenge themselves and step out of their comfort zones. They went from feeding the children and cleaning the houses to fixing cars and working with heavy machines. Rosie the Riveter was a primary symbol of women who were involved in wartime works, representing the idea that women could accomplish anything they put their minds to. I found it extremely impressive that women who had no experience in men’s working fields were able to adapt to the work environment in such a small amount of time and excel in the jobs. They were as productive at work as men, as they produced quality weapons that ensured the army to win the war. Last year, I learned in my US VA History class that there were more than six million women who worked in factories during the war. Thus, women taking over men’s jobs was not impossible, it could be done. World War II challenged the traditional culture of the world where men were in charge and women stayed behind their backs and raised worldwide awareness of women's full potential.
Many people claimed that women always depend on men.

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

eighteen years of living under my parents’ care and protection. Women were not dependent, weak, or afraid. On the contrary, they were confident, strong-willed and even more persistent than men. World War II challenged women’s dependence by putting them through tough situations and competitive jobs, which resulted in women becoming more independent in their mental and physical lives.
Even though women’s movements have been happening throughout American history, it was not until World War II that their ideas became prevalent. When World War II first started, people assumed that they knew the fighting strategy of the United States, nevertheless, nobody was indeed aware of a secret weapon. Women. While the rest of the world underrated women, the United States gave them a chance to perform men’s works during the shortage of men in the work forces. They did not disappoint. Women were able to recognize their abilities and value through various employment possibilities during wartime. After the war, when everybody returned to his or her original roles, some people took it as women’s surrender in fighting for their rights. Nonetheless, the seeds of independence have implanted in women’s hearts, slowly growing into full bloom in the flying colors of the Independence Day that would soon to come. World War II enforced women’s spirits from the first women’s movement in the 19th century and led to the coming second-wave feminist movement that happened later in the 1960s along with the Civil Rights movement.
Not all women were enlightened by how World War II changed their lives. As the ideas of sticking to the status quo embedded in their conscious minds, it was tough for those women to reason differently or take risks. Therefore, they accepted to live their lives behind the shadows of men. However, apart from that minority, American women and women from all around the world were significantly impacted by World War II. In different countries, not too long after World War II ended, feminist movements were formed, and international organizations for women were established, and huge successes soon followed. Eventually, the world moderately acknowledged women for their rights and real abilities, and women gradually gained suffrage, benefits, and places in the society.
In conclusion, World War II served as an important turn in the history of humanity that confronted the ancient beliefs about women’s roles and dependency and opened the path for women worldwide to enhance their lives.

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

happily.