"That was not what men and women fought for during the war"

In this quote, Barbara Castle is expressing her frustration and frustration with the current state of affairs. She is describing the sacrifices made by males and females during the war, and how their efforts were not for the current scenario. Castle is indicating that the war was defended a much better future, for a world where equality and justice would dominate. However, the truth is far from that perfect. She is highlighting the fact that the battles and sacrifices of those who combated in the war seem to have actually failed, as the world has actually not advanced as they had hoped.