Flapper

During the Roaring Twenties, people had many different reactions to flappers. To some, the flapper portrayed a magnificent breakthrough for women; for others it was a curse word, an embarrassment to society. Before and continuing into the 1920s, the Victorian era was at its peak. The older Victorian generation was described as “prudish, hypocritical, stuffy, [and] narrow-minded,” which is why many thought that they hated the flapper (Murfin 496). They were not able to accept the change coming…

Flapper is an interesting read about the Jazz Age and the women who rejected the original roles that their mothers and grandmothers did. These young girls took on a more masculine lifestyle; the girls smoked frequently, drank, and wore short hair. But their behavior did not relinquish their feminine ways, it provided an adaptation to society to what a woman should be and what a woman should not be. The flapper modeled herself in opposite to the 'Victorian Ideal', which was apparent in her…

During the early twentieth century, the flapper style began to evolve. It involves women focusing more on their outward appearance and behavior to fit in with other ladies their age. This style seemed to be revolutionary for many women as they viewed the change in expectations for women as liberating. However, depending on the perspective the flapper style can be considered as either restricting or liberating for women. Contrasting perspectives are demonstrated through both Ellen Page’s article,…

Known for its fast paced lifestyle, experimentation, and break in traditions, the ‘Roaring Twenties’ produced ideals and technology that changed America forever. One of the many prominent features of the early 20th century was the emergence of the “flapper,” women who deviated from the traditional Victorian female standards at the time. These women often bobbed their hair, wore short dresses and skirts, and took on many characteristics that had only been deemed appropriate for men. The…

The reason the Flappers came to be is because women wanted to revolutionize against older generation rules. Flappers were the group of women that spawned a new style that changed how society looked at women. Sure, you may think that the short dresses that they wore are nothing compared to what we wear now. But back then that fashion was not accepted by many people. The look that people approved was the “Gibson Girl” look, which was a long dress that hugged in the mid section. Flappers created…

American 1920s” by Elizabeth Stevenson, the flapper girl is the main focus. During the 1920s, the flapper was suddenly there. With her, she brought new styles and manners. People either loved the new American girl or loathed them. Either way, the flapper left just as fast as she came. Although she was only here for a short period of time, she had an immense influence on the 20s that burned into history and remains influential today. Stevenson writes about the flapper girl to show the importance…

descriptions of lifestyle, women, and the flapper and the way they changed in the 1920s. Symbolism was used to characterize the new attitude of women in a specific, and familiar form. Additionally, the use of logos logically…

When you ask ones own personal definition of beauty, one might say “Pleasing to the human eye.” Society’s definition of beauty is most commonly perceived through appearance. Our society constantly changes the requirements or extends the definition and the meaning of the word ‘beauty’. American beauty fades away every few decades and turns into something new and iconic. Women in the 20’s turned the original “no skin showing’ beauty to a promiscuous new style. Likewise, women in the 70’s turned…

excitement, especially for women. Before World War 1, young women wore straight, long skirts and very modest high necked collared blouses. Very long hair in a neat bun at the top of the head was uniform among what were known as the “Gibson Girls” (“Flappers in the Roaring Twenties”). During World War 1, women had to step up to serve their country at home by filling the shoes of the men overseas. In order to make their wardrobes more practical, many women shed their corsets and heavy under layers…

“She refused to be bored, chiefly because she wasn’t boring.” (The Collected Writings of Zelda Fitzgerald). Nicknamed “the first American Flapper”, Zelda Fitzgerald was a social icon that helped kickstart the change in how women participated in the new American society. After the war, there was a big time of change for women and how they could live life more freely. They were given the right to vote provided by the 19th Amendment, the idea of “the new woman” was common, and there was a shift in…