How Has War Affected American Culture

War and Culture War has affected society for generations and generations, for as long as history has been recorded. In modern day however, war has affected our culture in a few significant ways. Some people rally for their country and troops, and some people protest. Propaganda is used, and the media is biased. People in America is much more knowledgeable on American issues in present day and it has affected how our culture views wars compared to previous generations. Access to information has really affected culture in America from World War 2 by using the limited access to help gain support for troops, to Vietnam where people were getting much more information and it shook support for the war, to the present War on Terror in Afghanistan where the internet reigns supreme and people are getting constant new information on everything that is going on. The support for America was at a maximum during World War 2. Women were rallying behind Rosie the Riveter and working to support the war effort, and families were rationing their food and growing “freedom gardens” to allow for more food for the men over seas. But what is the cause for all of this support and rallying of an entire
6 million women, on top of the 12 million already, rallied behind Rosie the Riveter and went to work in factories and traditional female jobs by the time the war ended. This was not easy however. Women at the time were still getting unequal pay to men and not treated as well in the workplace. Women were working hard to support the war effort. This really gave women a helpful role in the war; therefore they gained a huge sense of ownership, because they were doing their patriotic duty as much as every man. These women did what they knew was best for our country, whatever the sacrifice, which shows the loyalty and commitment that this generation had for their