Did world war 2 substantially alter American society and culture or were its effects primarily an affair of the mind?

Answer 1

World war two brought women into the work force in mass. This dynamically changed the american work force forever. The resulting change to the american economy and social structure of the american family were changed just as much. Employers have a larger pool of prospective employees to choose from which lowers the pay scale because of the simple laws of supply and demand.

In the end all of these changes led to the failing of the family values as now women can earn a living an don't need a man to fulfil that role which makes divorce a much easier alternative to a difficult relationship.

Answer 2

Yes it did. Many of the women started working in factories to make ammo, weapons, and other army materials