Essay On Social Changes In Australia
Social Changes in Australia
Due to involvement in World War 2, 1942-1943 were times of considerable social changes in Australia. With the men all off fighting in the war, women's roles changed to fill the places left by men. Wartime controls as well as the American Forces arriving in Australia and the introduction of the National Security Act by the Menzies Government also had an impact on life in Australian society.
In 1941, Australia's Prime Minister, John Curtin gave a statement in a speech to the Australian people. In the speech he addressed the future of Australia and America's involvement in the war. This led to Australia and America focusing their efforts on the fight in the Pacific, and the introduction of American soldiers to Australia while Australia was being used as a base opened the Australian society to many significant changes that the effects of which can still be found.
With all the men off fighting in the war, women were left to take over positions in society and the workplace that were previously occupied by men. This was a welcome change, as most women were happy with the new opportunities for employment. The majority of women were employed in manufacturing industries approved by the government. Other women took jobs in …show more content…
While using Australia as the official base, the US servicemen showed Australians a different way of life. They expected American-style forms of entertainment, goods and food. They also introduced music such as jazz and swing, and new dances such as the jitterbug. The Americans interested many Australian women, who were impressed by luxuries such as chocolate and silk stockings, as well as black market cigarettes and beer. An estimated 12 000 - 15 000 women became 'war brides' and went to live in the US when the war
Due to involvement in World War 2, 1942-1943 were times of considerable social changes in Australia. With the men all off fighting in the war, women's roles changed to fill the places left by men. Wartime controls as well as the American Forces arriving in Australia and the introduction of the National Security Act by the Menzies Government also had an impact on life in Australian society.
In 1941, Australia's Prime Minister, John Curtin gave a statement in a speech to the Australian people. In the speech he addressed the future of Australia and America's involvement in the war. This led to Australia and America focusing their efforts on the fight in the Pacific, and the introduction of American soldiers to Australia while Australia was being used as a base opened the Australian society to many significant changes that the effects of which can still be found.
With all the men off fighting in the war, women were left to take over positions in society and the workplace that were previously occupied by men. This was a welcome change, as most women were happy with the new opportunities for employment. The majority of women were employed in manufacturing industries approved by the government. Other women took jobs in …show more content…
While using Australia as the official base, the US servicemen showed Australians a different way of life. They expected American-style forms of entertainment, goods and food. They also introduced music such as jazz and swing, and new dances such as the jitterbug. The Americans interested many Australian women, who were impressed by luxuries such as chocolate and silk stockings, as well as black market cigarettes and beer. An estimated 12 000 - 15 000 women became 'war brides' and went to live in the US when the war