Effects of World War 2 on American Women and other Minority Groups in the United States

Name
History
Professor
20July 2019
A Research Paper on History: The Effects of World War II on American women and
other minority groups in the United States
Introduction
Every human being is diverse in many ways however; there is a huge difference between diversity and division. There are many options in expressing one’s own opinion, faith and beliefs in a manner that is not violent. World War II was the result or collapse of proper and peaceful communication between head of states that ultimately led to the loss of millions of lives, properties and the commission of atrocities against mankind. True evil was seen at work during World War II and the effects were drastic not only in the lives of the Americans but people all over the world alongside loss of properties and the downfall of the economy. The start of Wars always have a reason, however justifiable it may seem, nobody wins and everybody loses. The tragedy in Pearl Harbor was the final straw that pushed the Americans to retaliate hence leading into a full-blown World War II. The greediness of the Japanese fleet, bombing Pearl Harbor wherein 2,300 of U.S. Military Navy and hundreds of ships were destroyed, was the ultimate reason that caused the explosion of wars between countries and alliances. Japan acted out of greediness and the goal to expand its territories at the expense of lives and the consequences of leading to an economic fall. Whilst, America acted out on revenge and the dreadful desire to avenge the military personnel killed by Japanese Fighter planes. Furthermore, there were lady nurses and military women who became casualties of this war.
The lives of women and children led from being in their comfort zones to dangerous and burdensome situations. Since men were drafted into the military for training and more reinforcements as America fought in the World War II. The women and children had no choice but to stand up and work in order to feed themselves. The women also became tasked with protecting themselves and their children in the absence of the husbands or male members of the family already sent to fight in the war. The wars of the generals became the war of the whole nation. Many became casualties as well and the propaganda known as “Rosie the Riveter” became a popular slogan during World War II. The lack of men to work in industrial or technical fields have pushed the employers of corporations, associations and companies to hire women who are strong and able to do a man’s work. Responsibilities at home had to be taken care of during World War II and women had to step up to take the place of men. World War II made monsters out of men and dehumanizing, brutal and violent crimes were committed that led to the demise of many innocent people. Such a harrowing experience became a huge blow at the social economic and spiritual well-being of the Americans. Too many casualties and individuals lost their work or jobs. World War II ended when America made a decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki wherein 70,000to 100,000 Japanese people died. Upon this tragic decision, Japan gave up and surrendered to America. The women and children which became affected with this war also includes Japanese families. The death toll was staggering...