The changing roles of Australian women in WWII
Before the war, it was uncommon for women to have jobs apart from domestic serving roles. However, the outbreak of the war required more women to start work outside of the home. Women began to work in food, clothing and printing industry jobs; all of these were already established as female roles. Then in 1942, the tides of war shifted. The roles of women changed out of sheer necessity. Australian women entered the workforce in vast numbers and were allowed to take on men's work.
At the end of the war, women were expected to give up their jobs for men who returned home from overseas conflicts. However, many women enjoyed their time in participating in the workforce. The 1950s saw a dramatic change in the way women’s roles in society were defined. Seeing as the feminist movement began in the 1960s, it is possible that World War II propelled the feminist movement, at least to a certain degree.
This website will help explain and guide you through the changing roles of Australian women in World War II.
At the end of the war, women were expected to give up their jobs for men who returned home from overseas conflicts. However, many women enjoyed their time in participating in the workforce. The 1950s saw a dramatic change in the way women’s roles in society were defined. Seeing as the feminist movement began in the 1960s, it is possible that World War II propelled the feminist movement, at least to a certain degree.
This website will help explain and guide you through the changing roles of Australian women in World War II.