During World War II every country in the world was impacted socially, financially and politically. However, developments and events during the war would have lasting effects on the world and in Australia it set in motion forces which would significantly change many aspects of Australian society. In Europe/North Africa the war was fought between September 1939 and May 1945 and was caused by the invasion of Poland by Germany. When Japan bombed Pearl Harbour on 7 December 1941 and commenced its invasion through much of south-east Asia and the western and southwest Pacific islands on 7/8 December 1941 the war was suddenly much closer to Australia. The formal surrender by Japan on 2 September 1945 saw the end of hostilities. Australia joined Britain’s
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In May 1945 there were 460,000 women in the armed services and more than 6.5 million others in war related industries. With so many men away serving, women had moved into the workforce. As a result, when the war was over, the men demanded their jobs back disapproving of women ‘working full-time and encouraged them to return to their traditional roles of mother and ‘housewife’ . This statement was then argued, as women had proven themselves to be just as capable as men. The war had provided many more opportunities for women that showed what women were skilled enough to do. Many women had become used to running the household and this led to much conflict when their husbands returned from the war. Consequently there were twice as many divorces in 1945 compared to in 1930. Even before the war ended, women soon realised what was likely to occur once it was over. Some women believed that ‘things don’t look too good for after the war. A lot of girls would like to stay on, and the boys will come back and want the jobs.’ This shows that women believed that men would come back and ultimately take over, which was what happened. Despite the contribution of women during WWII, real progress was not made until the 1960s and 1970s when the women’s daughters began calling for equal rights in Australia. Many women joined the global women’s liberation movement which rejected the concept that women should be kept to the roles of …show more content…
Much of how we live today had its origins in WWII. Computers were first developed during the war. There were advances in rocketry and aviation which later lead to astronauts being able to be sent to space and to the moon, which also enabled us to have satellites for different many purposes. Advanced aircraft were produced for war purposes but during the post-war years, airline travel became safer, faster and more affordable expanding tourism and trade across continents across the world. Medical advances were another improvement with the mass production of penicillin first occurring during WWII. Improvements in motor vehicle technology during the war were used in the growing post-war car industry that provided jobs for the growing population and a new freedom that allowed Australian people to travel the country and also provided growth for cities. As Malcolm Turnbull states, “While distance and remoteness were defining features of Australia in years gone by, today technology has annihilated distance ”. This shows the change technology has had on society post WWII and how it has had a positive impact on today’s society.
Overall, the impact of World War II changed Australian society forever. It is an open multi-cultural society. Australian women have equal rights and opportunities to compete and take part in all aspects of work and play. Technology has advanced to provide many different life experiences and an easier
In May 1945 there were 460,000 women in the armed services and more than 6.5 million others in war related industries. With so many men away serving, women had moved into the workforce. As a result, when the war was over, the men demanded their jobs back disapproving of women ‘working full-time and encouraged them to return to their traditional roles of mother and ‘housewife’ . This statement was then argued, as women had proven themselves to be just as capable as men. The war had provided many more opportunities for women that showed what women were skilled enough to do. Many women had become used to running the household and this led to much conflict when their husbands returned from the war. Consequently there were twice as many divorces in 1945 compared to in 1930. Even before the war ended, women soon realised what was likely to occur once it was over. Some women believed that ‘things don’t look too good for after the war. A lot of girls would like to stay on, and the boys will come back and want the jobs.’ This shows that women believed that men would come back and ultimately take over, which was what happened. Despite the contribution of women during WWII, real progress was not made until the 1960s and 1970s when the women’s daughters began calling for equal rights in Australia. Many women joined the global women’s liberation movement which rejected the concept that women should be kept to the roles of …show more content…
Much of how we live today had its origins in WWII. Computers were first developed during the war. There were advances in rocketry and aviation which later lead to astronauts being able to be sent to space and to the moon, which also enabled us to have satellites for different many purposes. Advanced aircraft were produced for war purposes but during the post-war years, airline travel became safer, faster and more affordable expanding tourism and trade across continents across the world. Medical advances were another improvement with the mass production of penicillin first occurring during WWII. Improvements in motor vehicle technology during the war were used in the growing post-war car industry that provided jobs for the growing population and a new freedom that allowed Australian people to travel the country and also provided growth for cities. As Malcolm Turnbull states, “While distance and remoteness were defining features of Australia in years gone by, today technology has annihilated distance ”. This shows the change technology has had on society post WWII and how it has had a positive impact on today’s society.
Overall, the impact of World War II changed Australian society forever. It is an open multi-cultural society. Australian women have equal rights and opportunities to compete and take part in all aspects of work and play. Technology has advanced to provide many different life experiences and an easier