Homefront Changes in Work & Migration

Definition

This refers to the shifts in labor and population movement within a country, particularly during times of war. It often involves changes in job roles, industries, and locations due to the demands of war.

Analogy

Think of it like a game of musical chairs. When the music (or war) starts, everyone has to get up and move around (migrate). Some people might end up sitting in different chairs (jobs or industries) than they were before.

Related terms

War Industries Board: This was a government agency established during World War I to coordinate the purchase of war supplies. It encouraged companies to use mass-production techniques and eliminate waste.

Great Migration: This was a period when African Americans moved from the rural South to urban areas in the North for better job opportunities and escape from segregation laws.

Rosie the Riveter: A cultural icon representing American women who worked in factories during World War II, many of whom produced munitions and war supplies.