Post-World War II developments (1940s–1960s) World War II was correlated with a rise supporters of the ERA. Due to the war, many women had to take on untraditional roles at home and in the workforce. Protectionists were against the ERA because they believed women need to be treated differently than men, because they are biologically different. Women entered the workforce and proved they could handle working the same jobs as men, including joining the U.S. Armed Forces. Women were supporting their country, despite not being compensated or respected fairly. With the increased patriotism in the country people began to see the value of women being involved in their country. As the war continued, more opportunities for women to work opened up due to fewer men being available. The support for equality grew with this as women continued to prove their ability and willingness to work.
post-world war ii developments (1940s–1960s) world war ii was correlated with a rise supporters of the era due to the war many women had to take on untraditional roles at home and in the workforce protectionists were against the era because they believed women need to be treated differently than men because they are biologically different women entered the workforce and proved they could handle working the same jobs as men including joining the us armed forces women were supporting their country despite not being compensated or respected fairly with the increased patriotism in the country people began to see the value of women being involved in their country as the war continued more opportunities for women to work opened up due to fewer men being available the support for equality grew with this as women continued to prove their ability and willingness to work