02: Changing Role Of Women 1920s Flashcards
1
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How many women were in paid work by 1929?
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10 million
24% increase since 1920
2
Q
How many women became State Senators
A
2 and they were from the West
3
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Changes to Women’s lives politically;
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- 1920 - By reason of the 19th Amendment woman won the right to vote
- 2 women became state senators (but only in West)
4
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Changes to Women’s lives in Employment;
A
- 10 million women in paid employment (24% increase since 1920)
- Women had income
- Roles as secretaries and PAs but not managers
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6
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What were the characteristics of flappers?
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- single, middle-class women
- short bobbed hair
- mini dresses
- seen in speakeasies
7
Q
What was the impact of Media on women’s lives?
A
- Films featured e.g. Mary Pickford
- Women seen/pictured using newest appliances
- Henry Ford made coloured cars for women
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9
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Which women did not experience changes in their roles?
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- Black Women - 60% were low-paid domestic servants (so didn’t have as much disposable income)
- Women with traditional views
- Married women
10
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Limitations of Changes for Women
A
- not much changed for black or married women
- Few female politicians (2 women as State Senators)
- Women paid less than men
