The woman on this WWII propaganda poster came to be known as Rosie the Riveter. The purpose of the message "We can do it!" was to encourage women to take on jobs in war factories while the male workers were serving in the military. This was the primary way in which women could help the American war effort. Once the men returned, women were expected to resume their roles as homemakers.
I chose to post this image because I have always greatly enjoyed it. In a time when women were primarily seen as housewives, this image empowered them; it proved that they, too, could serve their country and be just as vital to the nation as the soldiers overseas. This propaganda poster has obviously made a significant impact since it it still shown, discussed, and used as a feminist icon today.
I also came across this video. It consists of a song about the "Rosies" of the time and includes actual footage of women working in the factories and on the assembly lines.
I also came across this video. It consists of a song about the "Rosies" of the time and includes actual footage of women working in the factories and on the assembly lines.
I think this is a great example of propaganda during WWII. Rosie the Riveter was a common icon during the era. In fact, she contributed substantially to increasing the number of women in the workforce during the war.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture!!