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Social Roles of Women During and After World War II
Summary: Describes how the roles of women changed drastically during World War II as a result of shortage of men in the workforce. Considers how traditional female roles evolved from being caretakers and housewives to handling working outside the home in positions normally handled by men. Details how the war was a significant agent of social improvement and recognition for women in Australia and globally.
World War II was the set of years, which proved to have vast influences in the world, which was becoming increasingly modern. Influences, which all the nations were exposed to during this period, were numerous. These influences included the introduction of much more advanced based models which replaced the older ones due to their greater capability and consistency. There were medicinal advancements, shifting of the classes, and alterations in the social roles of women.
The changing of the social roles was a significant and noticeable change not only in the neighboring countries but also in the homeland. The roles of the women were revolutionized from their traditional selves of being caretakers and normal housewives to handling much more flexible and durable work.
As the men had left for the war the women population had to take over the workforce, which was usually handled by the men. However, when...
This section contains 609 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |