The Roaring Life of the 1920s jazz EMERGENCE OF NEW VALUES… The Roaring Life of the 1920s jazz flapper video

section 1: women Women pursue new lifestyles, jobs, & roles Experiences of World War I The Pull of Cities Changing Attitudes 19th Amendment—WOMEN’s SUFFRAGE…1919 Women had greater independence in voting and expands to greater freedom in other areas!!!!!

Key Term: Flapper wore short skirts bobbed their hair “New breed" of young women wore short skirts bobbed their hair listened to the new Jazz music flaunted their disdain for what was then considered "acceptable" behavior.

Key Term: Flapper Wearing excessive makeup Drinking The flappers were seen as brash. Wearing excessive makeup Drinking Treating sex in a casual manner Smoking Driving automobiles Flouting conventional social and sexual norms.

Let’s Play Flapper Balderdash!!!

“Snugglepup” Flapper Slang # 1 Someone you snuggle with. A party boy. Excessively kind person. A type of drink. A furry hat.

“Barney-Mugging” Flapper Slang # 2 Sex Gazing at someone. Stealing jewelry. Robbing little kids. Bootlegging.

“I have to see a man about a dog” Flapper Slang # 3 “I have to see a man about a dog” Need to see a doctor about issues with a guy. Code to get into a speakeasy. To go buy whiskey. Need to go grocery shopping. To go to the bathroom (#2).

“Handcuff” Flapper Slang # 4 A strong drink. Police. A cigarette. Bracelet. Wedding Ring.

“The cat’s pajamas” Flapper Slang # 5 A man’s clothes. Ladies underwear. Ugly clothes. Socks. A way to say fantastic.

“The Big Cheese” Flapper Slang # 6 A very important person. The great performance. A lot of money. Alcohol. New York City.

“To Bump Off” Flapper Slang # 7 Give someone the middle finger. To murder someone. Not paying your taxes. A bone to pick with. A dancing move.

“Hooch” Flapper Slang # 8 Illegal Liquor. Prostitute. A dog. A snitch. Husband.

“Baloney” Flapper Slang # 9 A funny joke. Cops. Nonsense. A new hat or skirt. Ugly outfit.

“That’s the bees knees” Flapper Slang # 10 “That’s the bees knees” Something excellent, outstanding. The bottom of a dress. That’s just the way it is. A strong drink. Someone speaking seriously.

The Double Standard Women were pulled in two directions. Set of principles granting greater ECONOMIC freedom to men than to women. Women were pulled in two directions. Traditionalists believed women should stay home and raise families Traditionalists also opposed women who smoked, drank, & danced provocatively.

New Work Opportunities “Women’s Professions” Teachers Nurses Librarians Clerical Work Filing Clerks, Typists, Secretaries, etc.. Women started branching out in to real estate, department stores, business owners, etc. Women still earned LESS than men.

Youth and The Lost Generation 1920s young adults responsible for fads: flagpole sitting and marathon dancing

“Lost Generation” group of writers that rejected desire for material wealth Ernest Hemingway Experiences of World War I Sinclair Lewis Ridiculed the narrowness and hypocrisy of American life Strong characterization of working women F. Scott Fitzgerald (Great Gatsby) Story of immensely rich, but mysterious and unhappy self-made man (JAZZ AGE)

Section 2: African American Culture THE JAZZ AGE Harlem Renaissance—awakening of African American culture Started by a rising middle class of African Americans Sought to bring recognition to African American community Pride and Confidence

Great Migration African American populations were growing in northern cities—this movement from South was called Great Migration Still greeted with racism, housing shortages and crime NAACP and National Urban League dedicated to helping them Confined to all black neighborhoods Created cities within cities Largest was Harlem in New York City!!!!

Literature Langston Hughes Recognized as one of America’s best poets –drew on personal experiences Alain Locke Countee Cullen Won more literary prizes than any other African American Zora Neale Hurston Female author Their Eyes Were Watching God

Music Prior to 1900s there was a high demand for sheet music 1910 New York City began to explode as the capital of popular music publishing Tin Pan Alley-section of New York City were song-writing and musical ideas mixed to form American popular music Blues, Jazz, ragtime, blended together!!

Back to Africa Movement Marcus Garvey—political activist Emphasized racial pride Formed Universal Negro Improvement Association Goal was total liberation of African people around the world!!!! Stressed racial unity through self-help Start own shops and businesses Still experienced racism in northern cities African Americans should return to Africa--Liberia