Changes to Women During the 1920s Flashcards
What significant achievement did women gain in the 1920s?
Women achieved suffrage with the passage of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution.
How did women’s roles change during the 1920s?
Society’s view of women’s roles changed, with some women becoming Flappers who challenged traditional ideas.
What were Flappers known for?
Flappers were known for their shorter hairstyles, revealing clothes, and desire for freedom and independence.
What economic changes occurred for women in the 1920s?
More women began working in office and service jobs, though they faced discrimination and lower pay.
What challenges did some women face in the 1920s?
Black women, immigrants, and women from poorer backgrounds faced significant challenges in education, work, and politics.
What were societal expectations of women before the First World War?
Women were expected to be modest, respectable, and primarily housewives.
How did the First World War change women’s lives?
Women took on male-dominated jobs during the war, proving their value as citizens.
What was the increase in women’s employment during the 1920s?
The number of women in employment increased by 25%, with about 10.9 million women working outside the home by 1929.
What political rights did women achieve in the 1920s?
Women gained suffrage and formed political groups, achieving several legislative victories.
What were some legislative achievements of women’s political groups in the 1920s?
Achievements included the Maternity and Infancy Protection Act (1921) and the Cable Act (1922).
What characterized the Flapper movement?
Flappers embraced political and social freedom, rebelling against traditional expectations.
Why did some women not experience change in the 1920s?
Many women remained in low-skilled jobs, faced pay disparities, and few entered politics.
What was the response to the Flapper movement?
The Flapper movement faced opposition, including from groups like the Anti-Flirt Association.
