The 1920's was one of the most fascinating times in history especially for women. This video aides in understanding why it was so as well as what life was like for women. A few things that changed life for women during the 20's were:
- The invention of the automobile
- The women's rights movement
- Women's suffrage
Through the invention of the automobile, women started going out more. Women they agreed to a date, they meant to go out on the town, have money spent on them and to be pampered. they were no longer confined to their homes where boys who'd take them on dates would meet families and sip tea while discussing intentions and listening to her play the piano. Due to the invention of the automobile, women became more rebellious and ended up going out to more parties with their beaux, smoked and drank, disregarding (in a sense) learned behavior. They were less modest and more upbeat and irresponsible. Due to this lack of 'modesty' they began showing ankles, shoulders and knees.
Due to the women's rights movement, women became more independent. They started embracing their rights due to the fact that they had gained suffrage earlier and began to push for equal rights everywhere.They believed they were then going to gain equality. Give us and inch and we're taking a mile :)
If you want to know more about 1920' life look at books such as:
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (I'm reading it now! Look for a review on Sunday 1/13/13 at simplylolah.wordpress.com)
- The Beautiful and The Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- The Day of the Beat by Zane Grey
- Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos
See you all soon,
Micaela
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