In the period 1940-1945, the US would go into a “war economy” that dramatically impacted the American economy and society.
The war economy helped to reduce unemployment as American males were drafted and deployed to war, females stepped up to take their positions in factories and manufacturing jobs. This helped to change the perception of females in the workforce and what the role of women in society were. Long term it spurred women to remain in the workforce and not be satisfied with staying home and just being homemakers. Long term it provided more validity to women in the workplace and striving for equality as well.
Explanation:
The war economy helped to reduce unemployment as American males were drafted and deployed to war, females stepped up to take their positions in factories and manufacturing jobs. This helped to change the perception of females in the workforce and what the role of women in society were. Long term it spurred women to remain in the workforce and not be satisfied with staying home and just being homemakers. Long term it provided more validity to women in the workplace and striving for equality as well.
