1920s-How Did Life Change For Women Flashcards
What were the views of rural America on women
Traditional veiws- women should stick to traditional roles
No revealing clothing
What impact did cars have on women
It gave them freedom to move into cities
How did technological advancement help women
More and more items helped women with their housework which gave them more free time
When did women get the right to vote
1920
What was the change in female workers from 1920-1929
24% more female workers
How did women in the workplace affect the economy
Boosted it
What happened to divorce rate from 1914-1929
Doubled
What gave women confidence to be more daring
Movies
What were the main limitations
Unequal pay-in textiles women got paid 18 cents/hour for 56 hours a week
Weren’t given access to powerful positions-especially in politics
What did women do to combat unfair pay
Went on strike-in 1927 the United Textile Workers union demanded higher pay
How did the church impact the sexual revolution
Many Religious figures believed it was wrong to sexualise women
The Anti-flirt club was formed by older and religious people
What was “Hays Code”
The censorship of sexualisation in Hollywood
