Which of the following was NOT a focus of the second wave feminist movement in Australia?

• A. Exclusive focus on fashion and cosmetics
• B. Legislative reforms addressing gender equality
• C. Shifts in attitudes toward gender roles
• D. Increased women’s political representation

Answer: (C)

Second wave feminism in Australia aimed to change laws, social norms, and power structures that limited women’s opportunities. It pushed for legal reforms and protections around equality in education, work, and pay; it fought for reproductive rights and access to contraception; and it supported greater political participation and leadership for women. It also encouraged shifts in how society views gender roles, challenging the idea that women belong only in the home and men in public life. Increased women’s political representation was a real outcome of these efforts. Focusing exclusively on fashion and cosmetics was not a central or defining aim of the movement, so that statement does not reflect what the second wave was about.