Australia was a better place in which to live for women in 1945 than it was in 1900.' Discuss this statement with reference to the status of women.

It is evident that overall Australia was a better place to live for women in 1945 than it was in 1900. Throughout our history white settlement in Australia has influenced the role of women within society up until the beginning of the 20th Century. "During the convict period men out numbered women four to one," although the Australian convict period dates back to the 1800's, the fact that women were out numbered to men greatly impacted their …

…Australian's believed that 'a woman's place was in the home'" However women had clearly proved by 1945 that their place wasn't just in the home, they proved that they could do other jobs, just the same as any man could. Through their dedication and perseverance women were able to improve their lives even in the face of devastating world events, causing "Australia to be a better place for women to live in 1945, than it was in 1900."