During WWII, American women
- Acheck_circle
Entered the workforce in unprecedented numbers (Rosie the Riveter), with millions in war industries and military auxiliaries
- B
Saw little change in employment patterns, with female workforce participation actually declining
- C
Were largely barred from war industries by federal law and confined to domestic roles at home
- D
Were drafted into combat units alongside men, comprising a third of all frontline U.S. infantry divisions in Europe and the Pacific
Explanation
Many were pushed back to domestic roles after the war; some lasting changes endured.