War, war never changes. From the dawns of ancient times, nations have fought each other to attain their goals mostly through bloody wars, and from these conflicts rose changes within the belligerent nations. Their way of life forever changing, from the language they speak to the values they hold, evidently changing their culture in the process. The events of war nowadays still affect the very fabric of a nations culture. A comparison of Australia’s history from past to present shows a clear transformation from the days of their reliant colonial beginnings, to an independent regional power, mainly from the effects of war on the nation. War has affected Australian culture through the progression of Australian society, creation of nationalism
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Throughout the wars, Australia has fought in. Australians have had a positive view to serve their country, with patriotism promoted in schools, backed with an extremely high war effort. The participation of Australia in wars has had a resonating effect towards Australia’s culture. After World War 2, most Australians shifted their attention over to America, due to their contribution to the Pacific theatre of the war, especially after the Fall of Singapore, and a conflict of interest with Britain. This alliance with America led to Australia participating in wars which America were in, in addition to influencing Australian culture, further developing the nation to what it is today. Though it not safe to say that war has always brought Australians together. As Australia participated in more wars, it has resulted to questioning their role in the wars they joined. Often the recurring element of a degrading war enthusiasm arises with every war Australia has participated, which has led to some Australians opposed to the notion of war and participation in it. Australia’s contributions to the wars it has fought, has made Australia recognise itself as a country in its own right, developing their national identity. Additionally, a major contribution to the Australian national identity, is …show more content…
The result of migration, due to war has greatly affected Australia’s culture, diversifying it while at the same time adding more to it. Immigration has affected Australia in such a way that it has had to change its political stance, annul policies, and change its views on foreigners. Thus, Australia became a more multicultural country, providing influence to its ever-growing culture. This has led to allow Australians to be more open minded, religiously, and culturally tolerant. This has provided Australia with business and trade opportunities, due to how migrants can open markets overseas. Migrants have also enriched Australian culture through the sharing of food, ideas, entertainment, sports, and beliefs, which can be seen from the goods available at shops and Australia’s sport teams. However, the increased of multiculturalism in Australia has also changed the views of some Australians in a negative manner. To some Australians the immigration of foreigners is seen as a threat, to their way of life, to the Australian culture, and overall to Australia itself. The result of massive influxes of migrants have caused some Australians to openly resent immigrants, and have flocked together to put a stop to immigration and return policies which restrict such individuals
Throughout the wars, Australia has fought in. Australians have had a positive view to serve their country, with patriotism promoted in schools, backed with an extremely high war effort. The participation of Australia in wars has had a resonating effect towards Australia’s culture. After World War 2, most Australians shifted their attention over to America, due to their contribution to the Pacific theatre of the war, especially after the Fall of Singapore, and a conflict of interest with Britain. This alliance with America led to Australia participating in wars which America were in, in addition to influencing Australian culture, further developing the nation to what it is today. Though it not safe to say that war has always brought Australians together. As Australia participated in more wars, it has resulted to questioning their role in the wars they joined. Often the recurring element of a degrading war enthusiasm arises with every war Australia has participated, which has led to some Australians opposed to the notion of war and participation in it. Australia’s contributions to the wars it has fought, has made Australia recognise itself as a country in its own right, developing their national identity. Additionally, a major contribution to the Australian national identity, is …show more content…
The result of migration, due to war has greatly affected Australia’s culture, diversifying it while at the same time adding more to it. Immigration has affected Australia in such a way that it has had to change its political stance, annul policies, and change its views on foreigners. Thus, Australia became a more multicultural country, providing influence to its ever-growing culture. This has led to allow Australians to be more open minded, religiously, and culturally tolerant. This has provided Australia with business and trade opportunities, due to how migrants can open markets overseas. Migrants have also enriched Australian culture through the sharing of food, ideas, entertainment, sports, and beliefs, which can be seen from the goods available at shops and Australia’s sport teams. However, the increased of multiculturalism in Australia has also changed the views of some Australians in a negative manner. To some Australians the immigration of foreigners is seen as a threat, to their way of life, to the Australian culture, and overall to Australia itself. The result of massive influxes of migrants have caused some Australians to openly resent immigrants, and have flocked together to put a stop to immigration and return policies which restrict such individuals