Chapter 13 Section 2 Notes Women of the 1920s
Some Young Women ready for change WWI gave them opportunities they never had before Jobs, Head of Household = make decisions When guys get home, some don’t want it to change Media popularized image of a strong, independent woman Flapper – young, style conscious woman Smoked, drank, and loved energetic dancing. (the Charleston) In reality, this was not widespread.
Older women still dress modestly Believe in being “ladylike” Don’t engage in any of the behaviors below
New Look at Marriage and Dating Should be based on love Not arranged Should be more equal Major exception Women did most housework and raising of kids, even if they worked What didn’t Change? Dating Double Standard Pressure for women to stick with 1 partner Same not true for men Still exists
Technology makes housework easier Electricity Vacuums Washing machines Refrigerators Canned goods Ready – Made clothes All Allow women more free time or chance to get a job
Where did women work in 1920s? Most lost WWI factory jobs to returning men well educated women = teachers, nurses other opportunities = typists, secretaries 2 ways women were discriminated against Held very few management positions Earned less than men for doing same job
Family changes in the 1920s birthrate declined (why?) more available birth control Condoms… the pill wasn’t until about 1960 Margaret Sanger Led this in major cities (NY 1st) more urban society Don’t need as many kids as on farms
Children in the 1920s more time in school less time working Teens more rebellious Images from media were influential Less time with family more time with friends