Women would no longer be seen as source 4 portrays, but instead gained a level of equality, previously unknown because of stereotypes. Although this was not always followed, with sexual discrimination, and stereotypes still being inflicted on women, it was definitely the beginning of a change for the better. In conclusion, the Women’s Liberation Movement in the post war era has dramatically changed the way in which Australia views, and treats women in a workplace, in law, and in healthcare, as well as the “Perspex Ceiling”, being mostly brought down. The change came directly from the actions of feminists and activists of the early 1900’s to the present day, and although sexism is still alive in Australia, even today, through the Liberation Movements efforts to change women’s rights and freedoms, it has been subdued incredibly since the start of the 20th century. Word count:
SPEECH Hook - My great, great grandmother was a suffragette; she campaigned for the right for women to vote in elections in Australia. In the late 1800’s in Australia, women were still considered the property of their husbands or fathers. She was also the head of the Housewives Association Sydney, which became a considerable lobbying force on issues affecting women and children generally. But how far has this push for equality amongst the sexes really come? Greeting Audience - Good morning Mrs Anderson and fellow students.
Her constant work to improve their lives has made her one of the most loved, and one of the most revered women of her generation. She travelled the country independently, visited coal miners and factory workers, wrote newspaper columns and opinion pieces, visited soldiers
Germaine Greer: discuss on how Germaine Greer’s effort in infancy of the woman’s liberation Movement and how she maintained this focus throughout her life. Germaine Greer has had one of the greatest impacts on women liberation for Australia than anyone else. Germaine Greer was born in Melbourne in 1939, she was lucky enough have been well educated for a girl in that era as still then women didn’t really have the need to. The biggest thing that she had probably had done was, her on book on the idea of liberation called “the Female Eunuch” which was published in 1970. And the main argument of the book was that women where then starting think of themselves imperia to men that there importance was as important as a man.
1. Faith Bandler, (born 27 September 1918) also known as Ida Lessing Faith Mussing is an Australian civil rights activist of South Sea Islander heritage. She is a campaigner for the rights of Indigenous Australians and South Sea Islanders. Bandler is best known for her leadership in the campaign for the 1967 referendum on Aboriginal Australians During World War II, Bandler and her sister Kath served in the Australian Women's Land Army, working on fruit farms. Bandler and Indigenous workers received less pay than white workers, and after being discharged in 1945, she started to campaign for equal pay for Indigenous workers.
We have realized that many peoples’ stories were not heard from the wars and many Heroes died unnoticed. Lastly, the third impact Nancy Wake had on Australia was being an icon for us. Being Australia’s most decorated war heroine representative of the Australian women who fought during WWII. She was a feminist and demonstrated the capability of women to Australia. Her words were turned into actions, sets a good example for all Australians, male and female, a symbol of the resistance fighters’ determination and sacrifice and a representative of the British SOE.
Despite the church’s desperate outcry, amoral standards would continue to slip in society as a result of this fashion, the women's fashion revolution continued. All of the factors of this new type of outdoor lifestyle was also reflected in entertainment and recreation. Australians were watching and participating in more sports because of the practical sports wear made for women. For example, Bathing suits for women were no longer concerning modesty and fashion, but practicality ( source 3.12). In conclusion, there definitely was much change in the Australian society of the 1920’s ( in particular women).
Even though she faced numerous hardships and setbacks, she was known for her enduring optimism. Agnes Betty Jeffrey was born in Hobart, Tasmania. Her father, an accountant at the General Post Office frequently transferred interstate to set up new accounting methods so the family were always on the move when the family finally came to live in East Malvern, Victoria where Betty stayed for the rest of her life. My grandmother loved caring for others and always wanted to begin a career in nursing, but had not been impressed with hospitals interstate and set her mind on the Alfred Hospital. In 1941, Betty was posted to Malaya to join the 2/10th Australian General Hospital.
This view meant the only women to establish an identity and truly be seen as successful were those who were married. As a result those who did not live up to the ideals of feminism were labeled as sexually immoral. Both convict and free women were forced into prostitution for work as a way of providing themselves. To sum up the society of colonial Australia did not value women outside of its already perceived ideas of feminism and as a result the first free immigrant women to experience Australia were greatly
Addams was a prominent woman of the Progressive Era. She was also one of the first generation of college educated women. After her graduation from college she tried to find different ways to help people through teaching and charity work. Then after a visit to England, Addams was inspired to buy the Hull mansion and turn it into a settlement house. This settlement house became the Hull House and was a great help to many women and immigrants.