How did the roles of women change during WW2?

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During World War II women were exposed to many different experiences that they didn't expect, formerly thought to be men's duties. This changed their outlook on life and also made themselves and other people realise that they could confidently take on the roles of men; that their part was not just in the home. This change in attitude was brought on in the war and after it they didn't want to go back to being …

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…is apparent that the role of women in Australian society changed due to all the experiences that they received throughout World War II. Experiences that hardened them, made them aware of their own capabilities. They did not expect to be sent back to the home when there was no reason they couldn't keep up the jobs that they had filled so competently for so long. This was the reason their role changed after the war.