Why was WWII a miserable time for women, Japenese Americans and blacks?

Question

The word "black" isn't politically incorrect is it? My teacher used it so I guess it's ok...

Anyway, I have a general idea but I would like other opinons to broaden this idea.

Answer 1

WWII was NOT a miserable time for women. WWII, in fact, brought about the liberation of women, at least as far as being able to enter the workplace. It was probably miserable from the aspect that all the husbands were at war, but from the societal aspect, WWII didn't cause any undo hardships on women.

WWII didn't really make life miserable for blacks. There were definitely miserable aspects to being black in the 1940's, but it had nothing to do with WWII. In fact, some found a source of pride by fighting in the war to defend their country.

The Japanese in America had it rough for awhile because it was the Japanese who sneak-attacked the U.S. Naturally, the U.S. reacted by rounding up many Japanese in case they were spies or something. In 21st century hindsight, it might seem an overreaction, but it was understandable at the time.

Answer 2

Black....historically correct....yeah, yeah...depends on the time-frame. All of the following were appropriate at one time or another: *****, colored, darky, and black.

WWII was not a "bad time" for women. War has always seemed to be when women could prove themselves valuable or more equal to men. Rosie the Riveter, Clara Barton, WASP (Women Air-Force Service Pilots), etc. The times that proved to be "bad" for women were when men returning from service expected that women would leave the jobs, where they had proven so valuable, and return to the kitchen and bedroom.

The opportunity for women to exercise choices, once again was limited to what men would allow for them. Those positions would have been the "traditional" female work: telephone operator, nurse, or teacher. Engineer, Veterinarian, or riveter would not be considered appropriate.

For Blacks - wars have been steppingstones toward equality. Hhmmm...Colin Powell?

For the Japanese, the American Government hasn't reacted differently than other nations during times of war.

For that matter you may want to add "Arab" to your list and do a quick search for Git mo!

Answer 3

There were Japanese "spies" in America. The government decided to intern a great many Japanese citizens during the WWII. Blacks were still discriminated against in the 1940's. Being in the military was difficult but it did break down some of the racial barriers in this country.

Answer 4

Assuming it was a miserable time for women, it would be because so many men were drafted that the women had to fill in by raising families and goin to work in war plants. Japanease Americans because Japan was now the enemy. Blacks, because they were forced to participate in a war to protect a country that would not allow them to even fight with caucasians. there was rampant segregation in the Armed forces until President Truman discontinued it.

Answer 5

Uh.... the same reason it was a miserable time for white men, who probably made up way more than 50% of the 54 million deaths?

Answer 6

Blacks / wanted to actually fight, were given the crap jobs in the military. There were the "Airmen" though.

Japanese Americans.....put in camps

women.....were allowed to be "Rosey the Riveter" and then asked to give up their jobs when the "men" came home.

thanks about the cut and dry of it.

Answer 7

think about the time period and what was going on war can bring out the worst in poeole even the ones who like to think their not racist

Answer 8

For the wemon it was because they were stuck at home building bombs and ammunition for the war. and everything was done for the war.

Answer 9

Please, no pander. Me think you already know answheh.