During World War II, women of america stepped up and helped the nation. Their strong and courageous ways led them and America to see that women can be as powerful as men. The absence of men in America did not put as much of a strain on women as society expected it too. Women were more eager to take action in the war, and stood up for women's rights. After entering the war, the women assisted the men with their jobs. World War II was the first war where women actually fought on the battlefields as soldiers, worked as nurses, and flew as pilots. World War II was the dawning of a new era for women.

Before World War II broke out, women had been mainly housewives. But once their husbands began leaving to go fight in World War II, many women found themselves confused about what to...