Social Consequences of World War 2

Globally, World War 2 completely transformed social structures. Following World War 2, major changes in society included:

• Liberation of Women: Due to the conflict, women had more options in the workforce as they filled tasks that had previously been filled by men. This helped the women’s liberation movement and the battle for gender equality gain pace after the war.
• Increased Birth Rate: Birth rates increased significantly during the post-war era, a phenomenon known as the “baby boom.” Social services, school systems, and family structures were all greatly affected by this population instability.
• Civil Rights Movement: The American Civil Rights Movement was started by the experiences of African American troops in the war and a desire for equality following the fight. The goal of this campaign was to eliminate discrimination and racial segregation.
• Educational Expansion: Benefits for education were extended to returning soldiers through the GI Bill in the United States and comparable initiatives in other nations. This promoted social mobility and increased enrolment in postsecondary education.
• Global Displacement & Migration: Due to the war’s mass displacement of millions of people, unique communities were established around the globe and large-scale migrations occurred.
• Cultural Aspects: Due to the war’s worldwide reach, individuals were exposed to a variety of cultures and viewpoints. The post-war era had a rise in cultural interaction that had an impact on entertainment, literature, and the arts.

The aftermath of World War 2 caused political instability, sociological changes, and economic modifications throughout the world. World War 2 was one of the most destructive occurrences in human history. Simultaneously, there were burials, new borders, and defeated powers. After the war, there were new challenges like the growing risk of nuclear war, the formation of the United Nations to promote cooperation among countries and the independence of Asian and African nations from European and East Asian control, particularly by the United Kingdom, France, and Japan.

In just ten years, the Axis-Allied war claimed the lives of almost 80 million people, or 4% of the global population. As industries were destroyed and past leaders were removed or prosecuted, efforts were made to permanently damage those country’s ability to engage in war.

In this article, we will look into the aftermath of World War 2 in detail along with a detailed analysis of the war.

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