How did the social expectations of women change after World War 2?

== == Men who had been leaders in the military, and who had been trained in complicated types of military trades were able to go on to become leaders and managers in civilian life. The GI bill enabled many veterans to attend college for free, which created a large number of professionally trained young males, who went on to become successful in many fields. Being educated and making a high salary encouraged others to follow in their footsteps.