THE ROLE OF THE WORLD WARS OF THE 20TH CENTURY IN CHANGING GENDER STEREOTYPES IN LABOR ACTIVITY IN LEADING COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD

Abstract

The world wars of the 20th century became the most important catalysts for changes in gender stereotypes, especially in the context of labor activity. The relevance of the study lies in the need for a comprehensive analysis of women's contribution to maintaining the home front and helping the front during the war, as well as in understanding how these changes affected the social roles and perceptions of women in society. The massive involvement of women in production and military spheres demonstrated their ability to cope with tasks traditionally considered "male", which contributed to the rethinking of gender roles in the labor market. The article examines key aspects of the impact of the world wars on gender stereotypes, including women's participation in labor activity, as well as changes in their political rights and social status. Both positive and negative consequences of these changes are considered, including a return to traditional gender roles in the post-war years and their impact on modern society. The purpose of the article is to examine the impact of world wars on the transformation of gender stereotypes and the perception of gender roles, to identify the main factors that contributed to these changes, and to analyze their long-term consequences.