History.com displays a very informative set of videos, images and articles discussing the meaning behind "Rosie the Riveter", the iconic image associated with gender equality. World War II marked the beginning of changes in gender ideologies as women found themselves carrying out duties that were typically filled by men. Women were also called to the war and the empowerment of a revolution began. 

This particular link is to an article on the history of women's education and rights to equal rights in terms of receiving the same education as do their male counterparts.  The website, as a whole, provides great insight into the history of women's rights in many aspects. It also traces the triumphs and successes of women throughout history. 

The importance of particular women in the history of women's liberation. Particularly discussed is the issue of women's rights and acceptance as equal contributors in society.

That's odd, how does it say you(Drew) shared this website? I added this and the annotations on Monday. :-/

Okay- I was just confused- couldn't figure out how that happened-

The stories surrounding gay liberation, protests and marches that set the platform for gay and lesbian acceptance. 

A very insightful website providing details in the issues associated with sharecropping and tenancy farming in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Poor whites suffered ridicule from both wealthy whites and fellow southern blacks, labeled as "white trash" and categorized in terms of labels such as "hillbilly". The signing of the "New Deal" isolated the south. A description of how the world war II began to put an end to such poverty among blacks and whites in the south is offered.

History.com's interpretation of the New deal. While it did little to end the great depression, it offered hope to society by offering projects and employment opportunities to society. The website includes a picture gallery of a struggling society in the 1930's and the projects that aimed to end it. The images are strong, including one that hits home; a photo of the Times Square Bread line. The North was the first to experience the effects of the great depression.

The Great depression forced many men out of work and out of money. Because of harsh times, men either left their families or sent the women to work, where many times, women were left feeling empowered. However, many men were left feeling worthless due to the dramatic changes, leading to further lack of work and income or worse, a broken home. With FDR's "new deal", aimed at providing employment to the poor, families had hope. However, African Americans were only pushed further into poverty as white males were the first to be hired for long term positions.

This article breaks down the issue with classism and the research that has been constructed to battle the issue. This particular article is especially important because the author touches on the issue of society deeming poverty as an "only black or brown" issue, further empowering racism and neglecting the issue with economics and American society as a mixture of races and ethnicity. White poverty seems to go ignored or shut behind doors when it comes to scholarly work. he website states: "This fragmentation dilutes the possibility for class solidarity that is needed to push for health, housing, education, and employment reforms."

This website provides the history of sharecropping and tenant farming. It also provides details on the hierarchy of society during the great depression. With migration of African Americans came a surge in need of poor white farmers who took on the job of farming on land which they did not own. Many times, sharecroppers would end up working under contract for years without pay in any form. This way of life was only the beginning of social stratification.

This is an excerpt from a book titled "The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks". The details are exceptional as she tells the story of segregation and racism in the 50's. She goes on to tell a detailed story of what happened on December 1st, 1955, noting that she had issues with the particular bus driver before and his attempt to humiliate her and other African-Americans.It includes issues on women rights as well, noting that Mrs. Parks intentions were not only in regard to racism, but in regard to being a woman since it was not the norm for a woman to ever give up her seat for a man.

A summarized timeline of the civil rights movement. This website summarizes the steps that lead to desegregation in America. From the "Brown decision" in 1954 to the voting acts right in 1965. Included in this online exhibit is a short summary of Rosa Parks and the role she played toward desegregation. The summary includes the actual news paper article that discusses her arrest and charges that day. This website also includes detailed photos and summaries of other historical events taking place relative to the civil rights movements.

This work describes how one woman sparked the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. The act of Rosa Parks caused not only pride among those who were mistreated and segregated in society, but also created inspiration. Her single act of courage moved many others to speak aloud and stand up for their rights as well. Describes the boycott organized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, where African-Americans used every alternative for travel, proving their worth in society as equals. The Montgomery boycott sparked the attention of one very important man in history, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Another very informative website that goes into much more detail and provides analytic insight into the ideas of race from 800bc through today. The most interesting find in this work is that during roman times, racism did not exist. According to the site "slaves were both black and white". It wasn't until the end of the 16th century that the slave trade began using only African-Americans as slaves. Because religion frowned upon the type of abuse and humiliation that the slaves were enduring, governments had to state to society that they were an "inferior race", thus racism began. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat because she knew that races should not be divided, that the segregation that began as a way to separate people based on their skin pigment was unjust. The photo is directly related to the history of racism.

This website discusses the issues of race and its history in not only America, but surrounding countries. Racism is historically described as beginning in the European Era of Exploration. This website includes a very informative video that discusses the colonization and takeover of those who were unlike "their own". The video also breaks down the roots of the term race and how it came to be, both scientifically and socially. The website also discusses the global issues of racism today and how racism continues under more acceptable terminology, relating to immigration laws that exist today. The image that portrays Rosa Parks sitting in front of a Caucasian man elicits thoughts of racism and segregation, how it came to be and what roles history plays in today's world. The Global Issues website addresses these issues in history, including the days of the civil rights movement.