Michelangelo in 1483‚ we can all see how many humans strive so hard to perfect what they love. After the next brief period in history‚ the term “propaganda” popped up‚ or “social commentary” as many call it. An example for this is the work “Rosie the Riveter” by Norman Rockwell‚ a big motivational artwork of the world war eras (Source #2). This is not a big deviation from art’s previous roles in society; however‚ artists are growing more and more independent‚ expressing their thoughts individually
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however America has become a just society. Women have been greatly discriminated against over the years‚ but have greatly improved. August 16‚ 1920‚ the 19th amendment was ratified granting women the right to vote and become more equal to men. Rosie the riveter represented the women working in factories during world war2‚ this challenged women’s traditional roles. July 2‚ 1964‚ congress passed the civil rights act giving the right to an equal opportunity in employment for everyone. February 28‚ 1981
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campaigns were also used. However‚ they were a little different than those of decade previous. These campaigns targeted race‚ culture‚ and gender. With an influx of males leaving the country‚ women were encouraged to work in factories to support the war. “Rosie” became a symbol of female strength‚ unity‚ and support. The propaganda didn’t stop with women; children were also used. Photographs were
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answered by the women who were available to work. By 1945‚ one third of all industrial workers were women‚ as opposed to one quarter before the war. These numbers were as high as 18‚000 female workers in industry by 1945. Propaganda images such as ’Rosie the Riveter’ began to symbolize the change from the women working at home to the women working in factories. By working in the factories they gained a higher income however it was not equal to men. When the war ended many women were forced out of the factories
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Kylee Farnum Lori Rogers ENG 201 September 18‚ 2015 Barbie: Breaking Feminist Barriers Barbie‚ arguably one of the most influential global icons of our time‚ made her big debut in New York City in 1959 at the American Toy Fair (“Barbie’s Debut”). From the beginning‚ Barbie’s unrealistic proportions‚ glamorously extensive wardrobe‚ and her bold independence have stirred up vast controversy in American culture. However‚ she represents much more than a tan‚ blonde‚ leggy‚ blue-eyed figurine; she
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were still the primary homemaker and had come home from work and take care of the house and the family. During this time many empowering posters with women came out. One of which is known in households today. The poster was given the name Rosie the Riveter. It was an iconic image representing women in the home front war effort with the words “We can do it!” sent a very strong message to women during the war as well as women today. This poster was not the only one during this time period featuring
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Historical Developments for Women in the 19th Century Bert Jackson HIS 204 March 05‚ 2012 Tim Johnston Historical Developments for Women in the 19th Century American women today are afforded many rights. They are thought of as equal to their male counterparts. This hasn’t always been the case. Women had to fight for the rights that are often taken for granted. In the 19th century‚ America experienced changes that expanded the role of women. Women were needed to help carve out
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Junior year is the year that high school students get down to business. It’s when most students start thinking about their future. It was the year that I realized that I was going to be responsible for what my future was going to be. It wasn’t exactly a great moment. My junior year started out perfectly fine. My classes were good‚ I had the greatest friends ever‚ and I had no worries about what was coming for me. At first I was excited about all the things that were happening. I could finally
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(1984)‚ Oxford Unknown (1632)‚ The Law’s Resolutions of Women’s Rights‚ http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nael/17century/topic_1/laws.htm Unknown (1964)‚ Civil Rights Act Title VII‚ United States Congress‚ Washington Valenti J (2011)‚ Rosie the Riveter leaves a strong legacy‚ The Guardian (2011)‚ London Wojtczak H (c 1800)‚ British Woman’s Emancipation since the Renaissance‚ http://www.historyofwomen.org/ Wolf N (1991)‚ The Beauty Myth‚ William Morrow and Company (1991)‚ London
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Caroline Raeder Mrs. Werber English 9H April 22‚ 2012 WORKING WOMEN Leaving behind the domestic duties of the mid 20th century housewife‚ American women seized the opportunity to expand their worlds and joined the workforce of the nation. Traditionally‚ women were restricted to household obligations and discouraged from working outside the home (Bucher 367). However‚ after the Great Depression‚ the shadow of financial instability hovered over every home in the country. Women became
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