Women History Discussion
Description
Historian Elaine Tyler May argues that as a result of World War II “Traditional domestic roles were thrown into disarray.. Ironically, … wartime experiences reaffirmed a domestic ideal of breadwinner, homemaker, and children. (Tyler May, p.2). Look for evidence to support this assertion. Share your evidence and explain how “wartime experience reaffirmed” traditional domestic roles. The file is attached.
2) Read some of the articles listed below and then in complete sentences answer the following prompts. Write 100 words in response to the question.
- Compare the image created by J W Miller with the original Rosie created by Norman Rockwell. How are the images similar and different? Describe 3 similarities and 3 differences.
Why do you think the Miller poster “won” out over the Rockwell image as a symbol of female empowerment? Support your answer with concrete evidence. Links to images:
https://art262.community.uaf.edu/rockwells-rosie-the-riveter/
https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_53812
Links to articles:
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