How did the social and political changes in the society of the 1920's challenge the established gender norms, impacting women then and now?
The 1920's was an era of change in different fields. People were introduced to new technology, new music, and new concepts in gender roles. Alcoholic drinks were prohibited. Immigrants flooded into America. Mass culture was born. However, the most significant advancements in the 1920's was the women's lifestyle.
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Through the inventions of new home technology, the passing of the 19th Amendment, and the introduction to the flapper style, the concept of a "new woman" was formed. These life-changing developments continued to hold its effect throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. Scroll through to see how these changes effected women throughout history.
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Thesis:
The well-established gender norms of the time were challenged by the transitions in the 1920’s such as the 19th Amendment, the new style and conduct of women, and the greater involvement of women in jobs, which caused conflict in the society, but ultimately shaped the US to be the way it is today.
Before the 1920sBefore the 1920's, women did not have as much freedom. They were expected to bear children and take care of the house. However, movements toward gender equality did exist. Click the button below to learn more about the main figures and concepts before the 1920's.
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During the 1920sMany changes took place in the 1920's. One of the major differences were gender norms. Women could choose how to dress, whether to work or not, and how to conduct themselves. Changes in fashion, wage, and rights to vote were introduced to people. Click the button below to learn more about the changes in 1920's
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TodayToday, one of the popular topic in debate is feminism, or the fight for equality between gender. See how the ideas introduced in the 1920's altered people's perspectives and affected the current way of women's lives.
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PeopleThe women's rights movements would not have achieved what they did without the leaders and groups they had behind them. To learn about some of the key suffragettes (and suffragists) in history, click on the button below.
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