1. Portrayal of Women in WWII Images

4.  Key Images/Words/Phrases? “We Can Do It!” Strong Woman Dressed as Factory Worker  Attitude Toward Subject Matter? Women are as capable as men Positive/optimistic  What is Missing? What can “we” do? Why is this an issue?

5. Title: “Little Gem” pin-up Artist: Unknown Year: 1940s (WWII Era) Medium: U.S. Fighter Planes

6.  Key Images/Words/Phrases? Front of fighter jet Man painting Scantily clad “army” woman Pretty young woman  Attitude Toward Subject Matter? Women objectified Good luck? (“Little Gem”)  What is Missing? The rest of her clothing Who is the woman?

7.  Women in the WWII era were depicted very differently, depending on the artist.  The “Rosie” movement began the push for women’s rights.  Rosie gave Americans a view of women that was new and different than the “Little Gem” and inspired women across the country to pursue new endeavors.