SOCIAL IMPACT - WOMEN

Question 1

19TH AMENDMENT

Answer 1

• In August 18, 1920, The 19th amendment granted women the right to vote.

Question 2

WORKFORCE

Answer 2

• During WW1, Women replaced jobs traditionally held by men, who went to the war. Jobs in the factories and other industries
• 25% Increase in Women in the workforce and although industries were hiring them as they could pay them lower wages than men, it was a significant change for women to be working.

Question 3

FASHION

Answer 3

• Through ‘Buying On Credit’, Women’s fashion changed, dressing more light, flowy dresses as it was more daring and free.
• Short hair became a sign of liberation in comparison to long pre-war hair
• The trend “Flapper”, a liberated urban woman. Wore short skirts, bobbed hair, powdered knees, and a lot of makeup.

Question 4

FREEDOM

Answer 4

• Overall, Women were granted their freedom as they had more free time and consumed more entertainment (women’s magazines increased in sales; millions)

Question 5

EDUCATION

Answer 5

• More women attending college and pursuing careers in traditionally male-dominated fields
• e.g law, medicine, and science.