Flapper

considered lowly and seen as the laughingstock, the new African American was respected for their work in the arts and in some cases became well known for their artistic abilities rather than skin color. As the Harlem Renaissance bloomed in modern society, flappers were introduced as another modern feature as they drastically changed the way women were…

styles, the Flapper Dress, (or more commonly known as the “Garconne Look” in Europe) was one of the most popular dress from about 1910-1930. ("Chanel- Style"). Chanel “Garconne Look” used many aspects of male fashion as inspiration, including short hair, corsetless-blouses, and shorter skirts and sometimes pants. Women in Europe and especially in America fell in love with this new style, and younger women reacted in a way their parents never expected. ("Women in the Early"). The Flapper Girl.…

By strict definition, a man is an adult human male, and a woman is an adult human female. However, with such a wide variety of people with diverse personalities and viewpoints, there is no one clear cut definition to summarize either of the genders as a whole. Though this is true, there are societal norms in place that dictate what behaviors are considered accepted or appropriate for a person, entirely based on their gender. These societal norms are called gender roles, and they have existed for…

The 1920s was a decade of economic growth, social and political change. In the 1920s America broke away from its melancholy past and ushered in a more modern era. The 1920s was full of vivid “impressions of flappers and dance halls, movie palaces and radio empires, and Prohibition and speakeasies” (Zeitz). Although the 1920s was a decade of change, it was also an age of extreme contradiction. The unmatched richness and cultural advancement was accompanied by intense social unrest and reaction.…

they supported the women’s new fashion (Harrison). This reference shows that society as a whole was changing and people were more open minded to alterations. Another addition to the 1920s was the acceptance of drinking and smoking. The author of Flapper Fashion In the Context of Cultural Changes of America in the 1920s stated, “Drinking and smoking became symbols of young culture” (Park). Established above is evidence that fashion has the ability to change civilizations perception of acceptable…

The Beginning The pin-up girls of yesterday, where did they start and what came first? The actresses who posed for photos found it to be liberating and an attempt to fight for sexual equality, whether they knew it or not. The women models in wartime were popular with the troops and gave them something to dream about and be their fantasies. How you can go from being the girl next door with sweet innocent, to look like sexy vixen in the bedroom. What is a pin-up girl? According to Picture…

The Roaring 20’ are known as a time of social, cultural and artistic growth in America. There were also serious issues and tensions during this time. Most of the tensions were caused by the Modernists and Traditionalists opposing ideals. Modernists embraced the new changes during the Roaring 20’s and were welcoming to changes to everyday life. Traditionalists believed the religion and culture their parents had taught them were more important than the new culture. Traditionalists were also…

The people of the 1920s put on a show. America was a new generation in the making; jazz music and female independence was blooming. Womens fashion reflected the newly changing time period with freewheeling, flashy dresses that developed a new conception for the modified image of females. The Roaring Twenties was time of dramatic change. The 1920s brought excitement, fun, and freedom. The role of the female was transforming. Woman earned their right to vote and the workplace was a more common…

Mainly known as the “Golden Age” or the “Roaring Twenties,” the 1920s were a great time of prosperity and change. Looking from the social aspect of the time, many things elevated and took on new rules. Personally, I would say that it was a time of the rebellion from the younger generations to the older ones. New fads and feats came to life. Similar to today, there were many trends that came and went. Compared to the 1920s, today’s fad are a bit more crazy and some may lack reason but it makes…

The 1920’s were a time to live without thinking of the consequences or have regrets. This time period sounds a lot like the one we’re living in today. In the 1920’s people like to party, dance and have a good time. Prohibition and the comfort of the economy contributed to this “yolo” lifestyle. Many other things affected the lifestyle such as leisure activities and the extravagant parties which encouraged people to be risky even more. The 1920’s were a turning point in how people lived and…