The antisemitism in the United States impacted the survival rate of Jewish people during the holocaust, not even allowing the quota that had been established for immigration (Mintz & McNeil). In the United States, racism was still rampant and gave even more excuses for them to treat Japanese Americans like criminals. Depictions of Japanese people in media were offensive stereotypes in cartoons and comics. Japanese Americans in the United States faced a forced removal and transportation into designated military camps (United States).
Meanwhile, for women, they were allowed to join the military and married women started to work at home in the United States as well (Mintz & McNeil). This challenged ideas of what it was to be female and behave as such. Even though women were needed and stepping up to the plate, they faced criticism and blame for general failings of the youth. The need for childcare while women were in the workforce brought aid from the federal government (Redman). Similarly, the need for farm workers lead to mass immigration from Mexico (Mintz & McNeil). Even though they were filling a severe need, and the United States would have suffered without them, the response was unsurprisingly attacks on the population and violence.
For black Americans in the United States, there were efforts to end military and housing discrimination (Mintz & McNeil). This, as has been seen in previous modules as well, lead to a response in the south of increased violence against the black population.
Redman, Samuel. “During World War II, Thousands of Women Chased Their Own California Dream. 29 November 2017. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/during-world-war-ii-thousands-women-chased-their-own-california-dream-180967357/
"Facts and Case Summary — Korematsu v. U.S." United States Courts, www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/annual-observances/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month/korematsu-v-us-balancing-liberties-and-safety/facts-and-case-summary-korematsu-v-us.
Mintz, S., & McNeil, S. (2018). Digital History.
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu
Meanwhile, for women, they were allowed to join the military and married women started to work at home in the United States as well (Mintz & McNeil). This challenged ideas of what it was to be female and behave as such. Even though women were needed and stepping up to the plate, they faced criticism and blame for general failings of the youth. The need for childcare while women were in the workforce brought aid from the federal government (Redman). Similarly, the need for farm workers lead to mass immigration from Mexico (Mintz & McNeil). Even though they were filling a severe need, and the United States would have suffered without them, the response was unsurprisingly attacks on the population and violence.
For black Americans in the United States, there were efforts to end military and housing discrimination (Mintz & McNeil). This, as has been seen in previous modules as well, lead to a response in the south of increased violence against the black population.
Redman, Samuel. “During World War II, Thousands of Women Chased Their Own California Dream. 29 November 2017. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/during-world-war-ii-thousands-women-chased-their-own-california-dream-180967357/
"Facts and Case Summary — Korematsu v. U.S." United States Courts, www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/annual-observances/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month/korematsu-v-us-balancing-liberties-and-safety/facts-and-case-summary-korematsu-v-us.
Mintz, S., & McNeil, S. (2018). Digital History.
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu