Question

Women were represented as warriors as well as workers in Vietnam in the 19605."" Analyse the statement with examples. "

Answer 1

The role of women as warriors:
(a) As brave fighters seen shooting down planes.
(b) They were portrayed as young, brave and dedicated
(c) Stories were written to show their role in army.
(d) Nguyen Thi Xuan was reputed to have shot down a jet with just twenty bullets
The role of women as workers:
(a) They were shown with a rifle in one hand and a hammer in the other.
(b) They were depicted as selflessly working and fighting to save the country.
(c) Many women joined the resistant movement.