Lesson 7 American Women in World War II

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Women in war

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American Women in WWII

World War II provided unprecedented opportunities for American women to enter into jobs that had never been open to women.

Women faced challenges such as cultural stereotypes against working women, and finding adequate childcare. 


Minority women endured discrimination and dislocation.

350,000 women served in the armed forces during World War II.

After the war, many women were fired from their jobs.

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Study and analyse the poster...


then answer the questions to follow...

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1. What is the purpose of the poster?

Slide 5 - Question ouverte

2. What type of jobs were available for women in the army back then?

Slide 6 - Question ouverte

Rosie the Riveter
  • Government propoganda campaign: encourage women to volunteer in wartime service
  • Represented women working in factories and shipyards
  • Cosmetics never rationed
  • Well-kept American women important for morale

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Do you think Rosie is a symbol of women's strength? Or a symbol that women had to retain certain standards of beauty during the war?

Slide 8 - Question ouverte

Video: American Women during WWII (1939-1945)
While watching the video, answer the questions below:
  1. What effect did World War II have on women's work? 
  2. Which of the jobs available to women during wartime would you have wanted, and why?

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Slide 10 - Vidéo

Video: American Women during WWII (1939-1945)
Share your answers.
  1. What effect did World War II have on women's work? 
  2. Which of the jobs available to women during wartime would you have wanted, and why?

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Women in War
  • Which female character from AMS can you link to this lessonup and why?

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