Rosie the Riveter

In World War I and World War II, the roles of women stayed pretty much the same, however they were portrayed differently. In both wars they helped contribute to the war effort by working in factories, as nurses, etc. However, all of this was temporary, only to be in effect while the men were off fighting. When they came back, the women resumed their usual routine. In WWII women who took jobs in factories contributing to the war were seen as patriotic. Rosie the Riveter was a good example of this. This poster was propoganda for women, encouraging them to go work in factories and even some new jobs. The poster of Rosie the Riveter is now seen as the beginning of women's rights, while in WWI their rights were very limited.