During September 1939 Australia was once again at war, due to the alliance they had with Brittan. When Germany invaded Poland on September 1st, it only took two days for Brittan and France to respond by declaring war on Germany. At this current time Australia had a strong alliance with Brittan, which meant that if Brittan went to war, Australia would have to follow. While most Australians agreed that it was their duty to help Brittan, fear and disbelief ripped straight through the population. When Australia formed their army of men that went overseas to fight, it left many jobs and responsibilities open for the women and children on the home front. Some of these jobs included mechanics, farmers, plumbers, bomb makers and engineers.
When World War II was announced, majority of Australian women wanted to help out in some way. At first, the governments were opposed to their involvement. This was because women were seen as being incapable of completing these jobs. Society also framed them as being “too fragile.” Although it soon became very clear that the war was going to demand much more than they initially expected. Once the governments agreed in allowing women to help in the war effort, there was no turning back. Women were no longer restricted to …show more content…
They also made many valuable contributions to the war effort and participated in many roles on the home front. Generally women were working multi-faceted jobs. Not only were they in the work force, they also carried the emotional concerns for their loved ones, they were also forced to run a household and look after their young children. As the war progressed, working opportunities increased for women. When Prime Minister Robert Menzies visited Brittan, he realised just how much potential women had in the workforce. Not long after his return, 250 jobs for women were offered in the Royal Australian Air Force
When World War II was announced, majority of Australian women wanted to help out in some way. At first, the governments were opposed to their involvement. This was because women were seen as being incapable of completing these jobs. Society also framed them as being “too fragile.” Although it soon became very clear that the war was going to demand much more than they initially expected. Once the governments agreed in allowing women to help in the war effort, there was no turning back. Women were no longer restricted to …show more content…
They also made many valuable contributions to the war effort and participated in many roles on the home front. Generally women were working multi-faceted jobs. Not only were they in the work force, they also carried the emotional concerns for their loved ones, they were also forced to run a household and look after their young children. As the war progressed, working opportunities increased for women. When Prime Minister Robert Menzies visited Brittan, he realised just how much potential women had in the workforce. Not long after his return, 250 jobs for women were offered in the Royal Australian Air Force