In the modern age, many privileges and rights that are fundamental to women are major landmarks in the evolution of the society. These changes greatly contrast with the plight of women in the early 1900's. This rapid transformation from 'rags to riches' has been achieved in a hard fought political and social battle. The motive of these protest movements was to gain equality for ordinary women in the attitudes of the Australian society, in the …showed first 75 words of 1369 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1369 total…a very democratic direction, which is at the hub of modern civilization. The imbalance between the sexes in the traditional social structure has, to a very large extent been rectified and women have deservingly found their important and useful role which balances their place in the family and society. Good Sources and Starting points 1. Understanding Australian History 2. Australia Emerges 3. Blanche - An Australian diary 4. Focus on Australian History 5. Australia 1939 6. Retro Active 2 7. One Land Many Stories