The political art that I have chosen is of Rosie the Riveter saying “We Can Do It!”. The context behind the art is that it encouraged women to work in factories and shipyards during World War II while men were serving. It was uncommon to see a woman working a job and being outside the house not doing housework such as cleaning, cooking, etc. This poster stood as a source of inspiration to women who believed societal standards and listened to the ingrained beliefs in their head telling them they cannot do anything more. Seeing a woman with a serious face and muscles while also wearing makeup and being put together proved to the public that women can balance their lifestyles. They can be both feminine and masculine in proportion and there is nothing wrong with that. This poster was important because it highlighted that there is no cookie cutter or perfect mold of how a woman should be or act. It was a pivotal piece of artwork that pushed women outside of their comfort zones. Today, this picture of Rosie the Riveter still resonates with people, especially with women who want to work in a predominantly male industry. There will always be a disparity between men’s abilities and women’s abilities, but having artwork like this reminds society that women are just as capable, if not more, of doing the same thing as men. The next time a company wants to hire a man for a leadership role, maybe they should consider the woman instead of eliminating her from the running immediately.

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