1920s

During the 1920’s women slowly began to step out the traditional stereotype that was decided for a woman. The women of the 20’s were changing their roles in society and the nation took notice of this. Women became more active…

1. How did consumerism affect the meaning of American freedom in the 1920s? During the first quarter of the 20th century, American industry skyrocketed. Production and consumption was at an all-time high, and “…Americans spent more and more of their income on leisure activities” (Foner 762) such as vacations and going to the movies. However, as Andre Siegfried has observed, a “new society” was forming in the United States due to the increase in mass consumption. Consumerism had led to a set…

The 1920’s is well known as “The Roaring Twenties”, “Prohibition Era” but why? Well this decade of mischievous recklessness acquired those world famed nicknames by scandalous actions done throughout this defining epoch, murderous gang violence: huge tempered…

afraid of the stock market because many studies have shown that when it comes to investing, women often make more money than men (Long). In the 1920s more jobs opened up for women creating opportunities for them to make money and start saving money on their own. The Great Depression, influential women, and stereotypes have all influenced how…

During the the progressive era in the United States, the economy began to flourish as industrial production, population, and the consumer marketplace all expanded. Numerous people moved into urban areas where industries were booming, on the look out for jobs. Most of these newcomers were immigrants from Europe, known as transatlantic migration. This new wave of immigrants had great importance in the growth and development of the United States through this era. Just like when anyone migrates…

Women Suffrage Association in particular believed that they proved to the population that women could be more than adequate and self-sustaining during the war, intact they were flourishing and deserved the right to vote as equal and able citizens. In 1920, women received the vote from the 19th Amendment. The social politics and progresses of women from the 1890s to 1925 gave women significant strides that pushed them into higher positions of American society. Not only was this movement…

The 1920’s are known for its prosperity and vibrant culture. While this was present in many ways it was very prevalent in the mass consumption in the time. In the 1920s there was more goods that were readily available to the public. There was a major consumption of new goods. One of the main proponents towards the purchasing of goods was advertisement. Advertisement became more appealing with pictures, sexualizing goods, etc., and they also affected people’s emotions. New advertisement made…

Dorothy, Helen, Betty, and Margaret. According to census data, these were just a few of the most common names that society deemed socially acceptable and conventional for young women during the 1920’s (ssa). In those days, when parents went to name their baby girls, they mostly opted to stick to these conventional names that would not cause their daughter future ridicule from their teachers or confusion from their pink-collar employers. Obviously, the name ‘Maple’ would not have been included on…

The 1920’s would start an epidemic of change. People would begin to feel scared because of all changes especially the revolutionary changes that could very well impact their whole outlook on everyday life. The radio was very well one of those blessed changes. It would receive negative criticism in the beginning as people thought it corrupted the human mind, bringing immoral ideas. But little did they know that the radio would impact future generations and spark innovation once again. As E.E Free…

Majorities are different today but to some extent they have stayed the same. We are more open to change now than we were in the 1920s. The movements for equality that happen today are more often joined by college students and other people who are in the majority. I don’t know if we only join the movement because we feel obligated to or because we truly believe that change needs to happen, but either way it accomplishes the same goal we are getting closer to other humans and becoming more…