Question

during world war ii, much of the male population had been enlisted in the war. there were countless jobs in factories and shipyards that needed to be filled. the u.s. government encouraged women to fill in these jobs. to help recruitment, a character named rosie the riveter was created. the recruited women often made war supplies. the image of working - wearing rosie became one of the most recognizable recruitment icons. eventually, this was an iconic symbol of working women during the war.
so who is rosie based on? different sources often point to different women. some believe that the image was based on naomi parker fraley. she was photographed wearing a polka - dot bandana as she worked in a machine shop at a naval station. however, one thing is clear: rosie the riveter encouraged and empowered women to join the workforce to do jobs previously available to men.
what does rosie the riveter represent?
a. freedom for women
b. the success of fighting for womens rights to vote in elections
c. women empowerment and equality
d. women belonging in the kitchen as housewives
rosie the riveter

Explanation:

Rosie the Riveter was a symbol during World War II. She represented women who joined the workforce to do jobs previously done by men. This image encouraged and empowered women to enter the labor - force, contributing to women's empowerment and equality. It was not about women being housewives or related to the right to vote specifically.

Answer:

b. freedom for women, the success of fighting for women's rights to vote in elections, women empowerment and equality, women belonging in the kitchen as housewives. The correct answer is the success of fighting for women's empowerment and equality as Rosie the Riveter represented women joining the workforce and breaking gender - role stereotypes during World War II.