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What is the term for women who engaged in factory work and industry during the war?
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Because of the absence of men, American women on the homefront were recruited in the name of patriotism, to do heavy, assembly-line production work, many in the shipbuilding industry, connecting steel pieces with rivits-->gaining the nickname "Rosie the Riviter."
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∙ 15y agoThey were called Rosie the Ribbeters
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What effect did factory employment have on women's lives?
Factory employment allowed women to have money to live independently, and industry's demand for other types of work increased the opportunities and education available for women as well.
What did Stanton's writings suggest about the status of women during world war 1?
Women's roles increased in industry.
What event led to 90 percent of women clothing worker being organized in New York city?
Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire
Why did factory owners hire women during world war 2?
men were at war in armed services
What was the most important job done by women in world war 2?
the most important job done by the women during the war was to work in the munitions factory
What effect did factory employment have on women's lives?
Factory employment allowed women to have money to live independently, and industry's demand for other types of work increased the opportunities and education available for women as well.
Name 2 jobs that women did during the war?
During World War 2 many women entered the work force for the first time. Many male only occupation, industry and farming in particular welcomed these replenishment of the workforce. Factory work, as well as serving in the military were new frontiers for women.
How is the robes and dressing gowns industry defined?
Establishments in this industry are primarily engaged in manufacturing men's, boys', and women's robes and dressing gowns from purchased materials and fabrics.
Who symbolized American women in industry during the war?
Rosie The Riveter
Did obamas grandmother work in an airplane factory?
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What did Stanton's writings suggest about the status of women during world war 1?
Women's roles increased in industry.
What a poor male would do during prohibition?
Many poor men (and women) engaged in bootlegging as a way to make money during prohibition.
What were the jobs of women during world war 2?
factory work, secretaries,they had to do whatever there hubands did
What jobs did women find during world war 2 that were a break from traditional women roles?
jobs in heavy industry
What jobs did women find during world war 2 that were break from traditional women roles?
jobs in heavy industry
Why did factory owners hire women during world war 2?
men were at war in armed services
What event led to 90 percent of women clothing worker being organized in New York city?
Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire
