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Great Depression
Once the end of World War I finally reached America, the country found itself in a Great Depression. Job opportunities were lost, there was no money, the economy went downhill, and people quite frankly missed the old country they knew. While wallowing in this depression, the country did not see what they had in store for them, especially for women. -
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Women's Rights from 1940-Now
This timeline gives several events from 1940- current day showing women's rights. It mainly focuses on the World War II period, showing how women got involved in the war, which was typically a "man's job." From then on, women getting involved in the war and doing more "manly" things only grew, creating more opportunities for women in the present day. -
World War II
In 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This lead to America's ticket into World War II, fighting mainly against the Japanese Empire. Germany also was at war as well. The Holocaust also took place in Germany, taking millions of lives away. -
Going Back...
During the war campaign, many posters were put up in America to convince young men to join the war. Although these posters were mainly directed towards men, there was a rare poster that could be spotted during this time. The poster was known as the "We Can Do It!" poster. -
"We Can Do It!"
The "We Can Do It!" poster was created by J. Howard Miller. The poster show a woman, known as Rosie the Riveter, showing a muscle with a determined facial expression. The point of this poster was to spread feminism. As the men began to leave to go fight in the war, women began to take on the men's roles and were capable of doing what men could do. The poster became so popular later on that it became a stamp! -
The End of an Era
World War II finally ended on September 2nd, 1945. This caused damage to every country involved and unavoidable issues. Although the war left countries, especially America, in great devastation, positive things came out of it. This included new science, technological advances, and new inventions. -
1950s and Feminism
During the 1950s, women had more roles in America. They were seen doing more "manly" activities and not just sitting at home watching the children and cooking. Women began to be more involved with society and feminism began to spread. -
Equality
During the 1970s, men and women were seen working together doing the same jobs. Unfortunately, women who were doing the same jobs as men were not getting paid the same amount as men. They were getting paid less when they were doing the same jobs. Women began to fight back for more equality. -
2000s-A New Decade
As the years go on, women began to see more rights. Women now have the same opportunities as men, especially when it comes to jobs. Single women raising children becomes more common, and looked up at with pride and amazement. -
Current Day
Today, women have the rights they have been wanting for a long time. But they deserve more! Equal pay is a main concern, along with control over their own bodies. Several Women's Marches have been in affect to fight for rights, and may the marches for equality and women's rights continue on. -
MORE Current
Although America is getting closer to becoming a more equal country for men and women, other countries still struggle. Rights for women have always been an issue, especially in other countries. The fight for equality continues on, but eventually there WILL be equality for all genders and all people.
