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Great article. Leading up to World War II, women of color were arguably the most discriminated against people because of race and gender. Yet this woman found opportunity, and an overall positive experience from the War. Love the quote at the end about "Hitler getting them out of the white folks' kitchens." Sad, but definitely some grains of truth to be found in that statement. Phil N. | Great article. Leading up to World War II, women of color were arguably the most discriminated against people because of race and gender. Yet this woman found opportunity, and an overall positive experience from the War. Love the quote at the end about "Hitler getting them out of the white folks' kitchens." Sad, but definitely some grains of truth to be found in that statement. Phil N. | ||
| − | In response to one of the debate topics posed, after reading this article and then watching the movie in class, I cn't help but disagree with those historians who do not count the war a period for female liberation. After over a decade of hearing how women simply were only good in the home, to take care of their households and families, women are out doing men's jobs, earning a man's wage and respected for it. Women had the opportunity, and as the government called it - the patriotic duty to be more than just a housewife. Regardless of the roles women played after the war, during the war they proved themselves capable to the nation and to themselves. So, I do believe women made enormous strides during this period, even if it only lasted for the duration. | + | In response to one of the debate topics posed, after reading this article and then watching the movie in class, I cn't help but disagree with those historians who do not count the war a period for female liberation. After over a decade of hearing how women simply were only good in the home, to take care of their households and families, women are out doing men's jobs, earning a man's wage and respected for it. Women had the opportunity, and as the government called it - the patriotic duty to be more than just a housewife. Regardless of the roles women played after the war, during the war they proved themselves capable to the nation and to themselves. So, I do believe women made enormous strides during this period, even if it only lasted for the duration. ~ Juliann Boyles |
== Marion Stegeman, “Women in the Armed Forces” == | == Marion Stegeman, “Women in the Armed Forces” == | ||
