FACTORIAL EXPLANATION: THE ROLE OF AUSTRALIAN WOMEN IN WW2 Before the World War 2, Australian women dependent, whose fathers or husbands worked to support their family, were paid enough money to support themselves only. They stayed at home and took care of their children. However, when the war started, the role of Australian women changed dramatically. They became an important part of the war. In fact, the women changed a lot of things.
This essay is about how Women’s role has changed during World War II. Women were encouraged by the government to enlist in the Army as nurses or as workers since most men were overseas and this created new opportunities for women. In this essay we’ll discuss about three events, women’s participation in military services, salary increase and why nurses were permitted overseas. Australian women had many responsibilities during World War 2.
Australian women had a very broad range of duties and responsibilities during World War II. Their roles also changed a lot for a long time during 1939 to 1945. There are some factors that show how their roles changed. These factors are participation in military services, education to work in skilled employment and transformation of attitudes and beliefs of society.
The first women in Australian that were able to vote were in South Australia, in 1895 , and quickly, other states and territories followed. This leap in women’s rights changed Australia into a nation of equality, and moved the nation into the next stage of cultural independence. Vida Goldstein was a Victorian citizen who followed in her mother’s footsteps in becoming a social reformer and a suffragist. She was firmly encouraged by her parents to become educated and independent, and this led her to become the leader in Victoria for women’s equality. She was an excellent public speaker, and this enabled her to grasp her audience and effect and change their opinions on women’s equality.
During WW2 Australian women at the home front played a significant role in not only supporting the Australian troops serving overseas but also prominently they maintained, developed and supported the ongoing economic development of our country. Women during WW2 took on many important roles that without their contribution, Australia would have lost the war. Most women were eager of the new employment opportunities that were created while the males served fighting overseas. They saw the opportunity as learning skills for the future, receiving a regular wage and becoming more independent. Australian women rose to the challenge of war by volunteering their services when manpower was limited and all Australians were needed to help sustain a functioning war economy.
The Liberation of Australian Women in World War Two World War Two (WWII), the war between the Allies and the Axis, is known as ‘the deadliest conflict in history’ because of the holocaust, the Japanese invasions and bombings, and the millions of prisoners of war. However, amidst all this destruction, WWII also brought about a new and better era for Australian women; an era of military, home and employment freedom. The male absence in the home during the war dramatically increased the female participation in traditional male roles. As a consequence, WWII was instrumental for the liberation of Australian women in the workforce, family life and agriculture as it empowered women, giving them a newfound freedom as well as a sense of achievement.
Aboriginal women have rejected and still reject feminism for various reasons. First, they believe patriarchy is not universal and there are fundamental differences between Aboriginal and Euro-western cultures when the topic of gender relations arises. Many Aboriginal women claim that in the Aboriginal culture, they do not have a history of unequal gender relations. In fact, it has been said that Aboriginal women occupy positions of authority, autonomy, and high status in their community. Second, Aboriginal scholars contest that gender inequality isn’t the issue they’re trying to make their top priority in solving.
Feminism: Viewing feminism from all aspects From the following classic definition of a “feminist” by believing the idea of equality, there is an added responsibility of delivering the idea, convincing people, and helping people realize the occurrence of feminism. Being a feminist by any means is not an easy task. As the idea of feminism is rapidly developing across the globe, it refers to various questions, misconceptions, and sometimes extreme detestation directed towards the feminists. Society still doesn’t understand the essence of feminism, and the true meaning of it. Some believe that a feminist fight for women's equality, while others believe that women should be able to fulfill their highest potential.
According to Eastern Kentucky University on women and gender studies, “feminism is the issue of equality based on gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, and sexuality as understood through social theories and political activism”. Feminism
To what extent is feminism supported and/or criticised in Australian contemporary society, and what do you think might explain this? Feminism is a movement seeking equality in society for all men, women and transgender people. Many feminist movements focus on eliminating the oppression of women as well as pushing for women's rights and interests. Feminism has been through a number of waves, the first wave demanded women have the right to vote (week5 text).
Bian and I’s presentation today discussed the topic of everyday multiculturalism. I started to talk about the Susanne Wessendorf reading for this week and stress her point on how interactions are essential to developing a united and diverse community. I then chose and excerpt from the reading which accentuated this point through using the example of the Orthodox Jewish community in the London borough being discussed by Wessendorf. The example entails the discussion amongst two white British ladies and, an Orthodox Jewish woman, and then an Orthodox Jewish man. I chose this portion of the text to discuss as I thought it not only touched on the importance of interactions in developing a multicultural community, but also it made it evident how that even though
Feminism has become more commercialized than ever recently. Although we are seeing the word feminist everywhere, from the media to laptops, on shirts it seems to be losing meaning and becoming a trend. Celebrities such as Emma Watson, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift identify as feminists and use it as part of their brand, concerts and merchandise. Based on the Feminist Theory presentation, many feminist activists believe that celebrity feminism isn’t effective and distracts from what the movement is really about. People label themselves as “feminists” and “woke” without knowing the meaning behind it, but solely to be a part of the trend.
Feminism is no longer needed in the U.S. because both men and women have right to vote and the right to own property. Throughout the mid 1850s many states passed the Married Women's Act which gave women the right to own property. In 1919 the 19th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. To explain further, both men and women have the right to vote, allowing both men and women to share their political ideas and opinions. This also brings men and women closer to being equal.
Introduction Hook: Since the beginning of time, the existence of women and men has been undeniably considered as one of the integral factors that forms our society as it is today. Despite their parallel existence and contribution to the growth of the society, it was considered that women were not treated equal to men both in domestic and working circumstances, leading to a wave of movements demanding equal rights for women, known as feminism. Despite its success in claiming benefits for mistreated women in the past, recent feminism actions and point of views have gone above their original purpose, and created negative impacts and false mindset as its consequences, 2. Credibility I have done some in-depth research about this matter to prepare for the speech, and I myself do not stand for contemporary feminist. 3.
Gender Equality is the only way forward. What is gender equality? Gender equality is achieved when all genders enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviors, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favored.
