World War I and II affected women’s lives for the better by providing employment opportunities outside their household, creating a few steps towards equality, and giving them more rights.
Supporting Idea #1 – Although the males of the households went to war for work, it provided numerous opportunities for women to find work outside their household, benefitting themselves and their families.
Evidence #1 – Due to the nation’s contribution to the war, it provided a basis for women to take advantage of the economic and social advances; this created a need for women’s labor in factories, militaries, and farms. (Jensen, xiii).
Analysis #1 – This shows that the nation needed supplies to help the other on the frontier, so they looked to women
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(Gavin 5)
Analysis #1 – Although the women were forbidden to join the military before these series of wars, the nation allowed them to take part in this battle. This is similar to a new lioness joining a group of lions. Although they would not accept her at first, they adapt to the changing environment and allows her into their war for survival.
Analysis #2 – Another example of this was when they traveled to different countries to fight with the army. They alway have someone to run the households and family businesses while the adults were away, so they decided to join the military.
Supporting Idea #2 – The World Wars created a few steps towards equality for women by creating the idea that they are as capable as men to serve or work.
Evidence #1 – Since World War I, women have maintained their presence in modern workplace and established their need for gender equality. (Proctor,
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Also, they promoted the involvement of women to fill jobs and increase productivity.
Analysis #2 – Another example of this was when they worked late hours and had their breaks outside, where everyone could see them. At first, there was a natural reaction towards the uniforms and disdain towards appearance. Eventually, they accepted that women belonged in the workplace and females had a right to choose.
Evidence #3 – After the war, the world gained optimism that could be rebuilt to end inequality and small-mindedness to improve women's lives as an inevitable part of development; men communicated with women and decided to let women keep their jobs, but for part-time, so they could do their previous household jobs. (Norris & Inglehart, 4-5)
Analysis #1 – This is why the employment rate grew rapidly during the war and steadied out after the war. Many families wanted to be a dual-income family, where both parents worked for extra