Women Flashcards
Who were flappers?
Flappers were young middle class women who went out a lot
What were changes for women in 1920’s?
Gained more freedom and wealth and leisure time
Began to smoke and drink in public
In 1920 They were given the vote helping
Woman gain power in society
What was a typical flapper like?
Cut hair short
Wore heavy make up
Shorter dresses
Who was shocked by flappers and why?
Older Americans and people who were religious or living in rural areas because flappers were far more independent than was traditional for women
How did flapper spend their free time?
Socialising in the cinema and jazz clubs
What were flappers allowed to do?
Play sports in public
Which women didn’t benefit from these changes?
Life only changed for white middle or upper class women
Poor people couldn’t afford the flapper lifestyle and neither could Ethnic minorities
