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Olivia Flores

Mrs. Blank

U.S. History 3 1

4/24/19

Annotated Bibliography for Individual Research Project

Beyond the Story: American Women During World War II​. Produced by Scholastic, 2016.

Youtube​, www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxDdVoiLHcg. Accessed 23 Apr. 2019.

This source is a video produced by Scholastic Scope. It provides an in-depth analysis of

the overall time period during World War II. The video includes images and videos of

women working in the workforce. It perpetuated the theme of how strong and capable

women were to be able to maintain society, as well as their responsibilities at home. The

video describes how the government put in place propaganda to encourage women to

work. It provides vital information such as the fact that women worked for a much

smaller wage than men. This goes to show that the women didn't work for the money,

they took the positions to prove to everyone that women are strong, independent, and

capable. The video successfully summarizes the main themes during the World War II

era and explains the impact that women had on America.

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"The Changing Role of Women." ​Roper Center for Public Opinion Research​, Cornell

University, 21 Apr. 2014, ropercenter.cornell.edu/blog/changing-role-women-blog.

Accessed 5 Apr. 2019.

This online web post describes, in detail, the changing role of women in modern times.

The World War II era served as a vital turning point in society's perception of women.

Today, the role of a woman is still changing and evolving. This source includes graphs

that depict how society views the role of a woman in the 21st century. The data collected

for the graphs was accumulated through various social media platforms to ensure the

information reflects the opinions of the general population. The graphs span periods from

1975 to recent years, depicting the increase or decrease of standards society holds. This

source helped with comparing and contrasting how much a woman's role has changed,

and if there is anything more to be changed.

Fisher, Mark. ​The Bombing of Pearl Harbor.​ ​The Pearl Harbor Attack​, 28 May 2006,

911review.com/precedent/century/pearlharbor.html. Accessed 8 Apr. 2019.

This is an image of the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. The image displays the graphic

destruction that occurred during the bombing. The U.S. entered into World War II only

after the bombing, making it a turning point in history. The understanding of the mass

destruction and why this event is so pivotal is necessary to understand the event as a

whole. Background information about the history during this era helps with the

understanding of how women were able to work in the workforce. Women were needed
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to fill in the employment roles that the men had abandoned. Because men left to go fight

the war across the globe, women were left to maintain society and their home-lives. It

was this opportunity that acted as a spark for the rest of women's involvement.

Gender Equality Is Your Issue Too​. 20 Sept. 2014,

www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2014/9/emma-watson-gender-equality-is-your-issue-

too. Accessed 23 Apr. 2019.

This primary source contains information about Emma Watson's HeForShe Movement.

This source provides the direct dialogue of Watson's speech in front of the United

Nations. The source provides personal stories told by Emma Watson which encouraged

her to create the HeForShe Movement. Watson discusses her goal and why she is so

passionate about her movement. Emma Watson is modern day Rosie the Riveter; she is a

female icon who symbolizes female empowerment and equality. Historians can compare

and contrast the differences in goals between modern-day feminist movements and

movements from the 1940's, to see if any progress has been made. This primary source is

a real life example of someone who has used their influence and attention to pursue a

cause they felt passionate about.

History.com Editors. "Rosie the Riveter." ​History​, A&E Television Networks, 23 Apr. 2010,

www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/rosie-the-riveter. Accessed 19 Apr. 2019.

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This source provides statistics for the amount of women in the workforce during World

War II. It provides evidence for the increase in female employment overall and also

specific data of employment regarding certain fields. The source provides background

information on events leading up to and during the 1940s. The main purpose of the article

is in regards to Rosie the Riveter. It provides information about the true possible identity

of Rosie the Riveter, if she was a real person, as well as the origin of her appearance and

slogan. The article also goes into depth about the specific number of women who were

involved within the WACs and WASPs. Women working in the military were idolized as

being strong, independent, and determined women who inspired many.

Miller, J. Howard. "We Can Do It!" ​KnowYourMeme​, 1943,

knowyourmeme.com/memes/we-can-do-it. Accessed 17 Apr. 2019.

This is an image of the original Rosie the Riveter. This source discusses the origin and

purpose of Rosie the Riveter, and explains the individual elements of the photo in great

detail. Rosie is dressed in a denim shirt with rolled up sleeve to promote the message of

women getting to work. Rosie's masculine clothing help demonstrate the hard work ethic

and readiness to get to work; feminine articles of clothing have no place in the

workplace. The source provides information about the creators of Rosie's image, as well

as the first use of Rosie the Riveter in posters of propaganda. The source also explains the

symbolism of Rosie in today's time. She is still regarded as a icon of female

empowerment and feminism.

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Obama, Michelle, editor. ​Let Girls Learn.​ www.usaid.gov/letgirlslearn/fact-sheet. Accessed 22

Apr. 2019.

This is a primary source regarding Michelle Obama's movement Let Girls Learn. This is

the actual website of her movement that provides vital information about the mission,

purpose, implementation, and results. The primary source provides details about the

number of students and teachers the program has helped, as well as the increased

numbers of school enrollment. Michelle Obama is one of the many modern-day feminism

icons who promote ideals of equality not just for women, but for all. Let Girls Learn is a

actual movement that has created a difference in today's world. Michelle Obama is a

real-life example of a powerful woman who uses her influence to fight for her beliefs.

Just like Rosie the Riveter, Michelle Obama has inspired many people to pursue their

passions and be apart of global change.

Wartime Diaries​. ​Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Harvard University,​

guides.library.harvard.edu/c.php?g=357201&p=2534681. Accessed 23 Apr. 2019.

This is a primary source that includes the life stories about many women during World

War II. The information is categorized by the type of role a woman had. Within each

category are life stories and documents regarding each individual. Each individual's name

is connected to a link that redirects to a more in-depth look at that individual. Information
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about childhood, adolescence, schooling, and career are included for each person, as well

as any letters, journal entries, or other documentation that person was involved in. The

personalized information provides an accurate look into what many women's lives

consisted of during that era. The primary source pays tribute to the many brave and

independent women who took on positions of authority and proved to men and society

that women are capable of anything.

Women of World War II Posters.​ 2017. ​Women of World War II,​

womenofwwii.com/category/posters/. Accessed 21 Apr. 2019.

This source provides a variety of posters used for propaganda during World War II.

When men left to fight in the war, many jobs were left unattended. Since women were so

apprehensive about taking on the role of a job, the government implemented propaganda

to help encourage them to participate. Many different types of posters were used, each

with individual tactics. Some posters were used in the recruitment of women in the army

or navy, while other posters sought women to be nurses. Posters promoted the message

that it was a woman's patriotic duty to work. Rosie the Riveter was the face of many

posters that gave women confidence in themselves to take part in society. Rosie the

Riveter is still seen today as a symbol of independence and empowerment.

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"World War II: Women on the Homefront." ​Letters from Beth Puckett​. ​Digital Public Library of

America,​ dp.la/primary-source-sets/world-war-ii-women-on-the-home-front. Accessed 24

Apr. 2019.

This is a primary source that provides multiple different journal entries, newspaper

articles, photographs and interviews taken place during World War II. There was a diary

entry written by Beth Puckett to her husband Lewis Puckett, who was serving in the

United States Army. Puckett describes how life is very hectic taking care of the children,

as well as the new responsibilities she has with working. The diary entry provides a

personal, intimate source of information. It helps with the understanding of emotions

women felt during World War II, and how they felt about their new responsibilities. The

diary entry is a piece of history that describes its own story when it was written in the

moment. The primary source gives a first-hand look into the realities of many women's

lives. Perhaps many of the struggles women faced then, can be related to struggles faced

today.