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Women on the Home front
Throughout World War II, women took over many extra responsibilities at home while the men were in the war. "With fewer men in the workforce, women filled more traditionally -male jobs." (About.com). With the men away in the war the economy dropped and women were asked to take over the jobs and become part of the workforce along with being a homemaker. "...Shopping and food preparation habits were affected by having to deal with ration stamps or other rationing methods, as well as the increased likelihood...working outside the home in addition to her homemaking responsibilities. These new responsibilities and sacrifices for the war effort were promoted by many posters geared toward the women on the home front. "Images like 'Rosie the Riveter' promoted the idea that is was patriotic and not unfeminine for women to work in non-traditional jobs." (About.com). This was a big step women moving towards equal rights and becoming a part of the workforce.