Women's+and+Minority+Rights

=The Homefront: Women (a majority) and Minorities= ===“The home front is the name given to the activities of the civilians during a state of total war. Life on the home front during World War II was a significant part of the war effort for all participants, and had major impact on the outcome of the war.”=== - From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_front_during_World_War_II

===“Women began to do the jobs that the men used to do. They worked in factories, steel mills, and on fighter planes. A woman who worked in an industrial or manufacturing job was referred to as "Rosie the Riviter".”=== - From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_front_during_World_War_II

===Over 2.5 million African-American men registered for the draft, and black women also volunteered in large numbers. While serving in the Army, Army Air Forces, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, they experienced discrimination and segregation but met the challenge and persevered. They served their country with distinction, made valuable contributions to the war effort, and earned high praises and commendations for their struggles and sacrifices.=== - From: http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/aframerwar/index.html

Websites to Explore:
[|War, Women, & Opportunity]

[|Army Nurse Corp]

http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/aframerwar/index.html

http://www.pbs.org/perilousfight/social/women/photos/

http://www.pbs.org/perilousfight/social/african_americans/photos/

http://www.pbs.org/perilousfight/social/asian_americans/photos/

http://www.pbs.org/perilousfight/home_front/americans_on_the_move/photos/