Do-Now Take out your worksheets from yesterday, view the conclusion of the video. Homework Create an illustrated guide comparing your generation to your parents… How do you behave, dress, think, differently… How do you differ in political and cultural preferences, life goals, etc.? Write 1 paragraph (5 sentences min.) relating this comparison to that of the 1920’s generation. Tuesday December 2 nd Agenda Do-Now Homework Check Discuss HW Notes on Evolution of Women’s Roles

The 1920’s, Beyond the Glitter The 1920’s, Beyond the Glitter Please use the “Guided Notes” worksheet to record and organize the information presented in the video. As you listen, and hear reference to various unfamiliar people, groups, and events, use the KWL chart to record these points under “Want to Know”

Post-War Social Change Society in the 1920’s Women’s Roles DemographicsLifestyles

“The Roaring 1920’s” Characterized by: –Rapid social change –Young people adopted new lifestyles and attitudes Especially shifting role of women –Shifting U.S. Demographics Rural  Urban Population –Challenges to traditional values

The Roots of Change Improvements of the previous century: Industrialization –Less need for rural lifestyle –More options for work Immigration –Blending cultures –Innovations World War 1 –Disillusionment with the status quo –Relatively strong economy

Women’s Roles How were Women’s roles changing? The Flapper –symbol of the social revolution –Rebellious, energetic, fun-loving, bold –Shaped fashion and behavior Note: Although only a small percentage of 1920’s women were flappers, they became icons for the pursuit of equality and challenging accepted social roles

Women’s Roles “Breezy, slangy, and informal in manner; slim and boyish in form; covered in silk and fur that clung to her as close as onion skin; with carmined cheeks and lips, plucked eyebrows and close-fitting helmet of hair; gay, plucky, and confident.”

The Flapper Why do you suppose “The Flapper” remains a popular Halloween costume for women even today?

The Flapper “The American women… has lifted her skirts far beyond any modest limitation” –NY Times At the time of this quote, hemlines were 9” off the ground! Previous Generation Long hair, pinned up Wide brimmed hats Minimal makeup Drank wine, if anything Did not smoke 19.5 yards of fabric per outfit Rebellious 1920’s Woman Short cropped hair “Cloche” hats Bold makeup formerly only for actresses and prostitutes Drank and smoked in public 7 yards of fabric per outfit Why did they do this? What was the result in society?

Women’s Roles How were Women’s roles changing? The new working woman –Less time to maintain elaborate hairstyles and wardrobes –More women professionals –More clerical workers –More married working women Adversity –Many would not hire women –Lower pay –No promotions

Women’s Roles How were Women’s roles changing? The Voting Woman –1920, right to vote –Only 35% participated in 1920! Women in Politics –FAILED IN CONGRESS: Amendment to end child labor Equal Rights Amendment –Increasing role in government First woman to serve in the House of Representatives First women governors Increasing roles in state legislatures