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This Rosie the Riveter: The Embodiment of the American Woman’s Economic and Social Awakening lesson plan also includes:
Critical events force change. World War II forced a change in perceptions of and attitudes toward women. When thousands of men joined the military American factories were left shorthanded. Young historians investigate how media was used to encourage women to leave their traditional roles and support the war effort.
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- Use during Women's History Month or as a part of the study of World War II
- Extend the lesson by asking groups to investigate what the women workers did when soldiers returned home
- Have group research current movements including the push to pass the ERA and the #MeToo Movement
- If all students have internet access out of class, share the readings electronically to save paper
Classroom Considerations
- Presumes class members have studied the Seneca Falls Convention, the Nineteenth Amendment, and the effects of World War II on the US economy
- An understanding of propaganda devices is also necessary
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- Includes a carefully scaffolded plan and links to required resources
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