Women in the Twenties
Life in the 1920’s was a big change for many people. People did things differently in their normal day life. But nothing changed as much as the lifestyle did for women in the twenties. The 19th Amendment passed in the twenties, allowing women to vote. This alone was a huge turn for women. Women started to work as store clerks, factory workers, and secretaries. Women were paid unreasonably low, while male workers earned three times more than women earned. Women didn’t seem to mind this though; they had discovered a new freedom in their world. By the end of the twenties, more than half of America’s women held jobs.
Another big change for women in the twenties was style and fashion. As Women changed in roles of modern society, so did their look. Actresses like Clara Bow, and Colleen Moore were adored because of their glamorous look. Women started to cut their hair short, wear sleeveless short tubular dresses, topped with a close fitted hat. Lots of women also started to drink, smoke, and dance in clubs. These new women were called “Flappers.” The flapper look showed more skin along with an outgoing personality. Flappers were put on magazine covers and movie screens. This flapper look spread all over America. At one point, this look was taken into concern for some. High school dress codes became more strict but it only lead into disagreeing chants by the students. Many of the older generation were shocked to see this sort of style and behavior from women. This style only seemed right for women; it gave them a sense of a new cultural freedom.
Life in the 1920’s was a big change for many people. People did things differently in their normal day life. But nothing changed as much as the lifestyle did for women in the twenties. The 19th Amendment passed in the twenties, allowing women to vote. This alone was a huge turn for women. Women started to work as store clerks, factory workers, and secretaries. Women were paid unreasonably low, while male workers earned three times more than women earned. Women didn’t seem to mind this though; they had discovered a new freedom in their world. By the end of the twenties, more than half of America’s women held jobs.
Another big change for women in the twenties was style and fashion. As Women changed in roles of modern society, so did their look. Actresses like Clara Bow, and Colleen Moore were adored because of their glamorous look. Women started to cut their hair short, wear sleeveless short tubular dresses, topped with a close fitted hat. Lots of women also started to drink, smoke, and dance in clubs. These new women were called “Flappers.” The flapper look showed more skin along with an outgoing personality. Flappers were put on magazine covers and movie screens. This flapper look spread all over America. At one point, this look was taken into concern for some. High school dress codes became more strict but it only lead into disagreeing chants by the students. Many of the older generation were shocked to see this sort of style and behavior from women. This style only seemed right for women; it gave them a sense of a new cultural freedom.