Topic > Analysis of Rosie The Riveter by J. Howard Miller

Before the 1940s, women's lives were very different. Women were not typically. Due to their presence in the workforce, women were gradually moving up the ladder towards acquiring more rights. Rosie the Riveter has had a great impact on society. She was described by J. Howard Miller as a young woman who was supposed to temporarily put women in the position of occupying the man's place. She was depicted as a muscular woman, flexing her arm muscles along with a caption reading "We can do it!" She represents the women who work tirelessly in the factories to support the war effort. In the poster, Rosie is wearing a blue shirt and a red headdress, which makes her stand out against the yellow background. The viewer's eyes are drawn first to his face, then to his powerful arm and then to the caption. She is different from the housewives because she does not smile but rather has a powerful and strong look. Since this character's first appearance, women have been inspired to surpass society's expectations. Women not only practiced their skills at home but also took part in military service...