Women’s Lifestyle Evolution 1910-1929

Nineteenth Amendment

Constitutional law granting women the right to vote in 1920

Bertha Knight

First female mayor of an American city

Joan Crawford

Actress known for influencing fashion and behavior in the 1920s

Flapper

Liberated, fashionable woman in 1920s America

Chaperone

Person accompanying and looking after young women

Bob haircut

Short female hairstyle

National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)

Group advocating for women's voting rights

Anti-Flirt League

Organization challenging flapper behavior

Jazz Culture Influence

Shift in social norms allowing women to smoke, drive, and participate in sports

Petting Parties

Events where flappers publicly kissed men

Corset

Garment that went out of fashion in the 1920s

Bible Belt

Region where women did not adopt the new lifestyle changes

Joan Crawford's Influence

Actress known for popularizing flapper style in films

Hollywood Flapper Slang

Unique language used by flappers in the 1920s

Fashion Rebellion

Young women rejecting old-fashioned clothing for modern styles

Social Class Impact

Changes in lifestyle mostly affecting middle-class and wealthy women

Older Generation Resistance

Elderly and religious individuals rejecting new lifestyle changes

Economic Barrier

Poor women unable to afford new fashions and social events

Racial Disparity

Black women unable to benefit from changing lifestyle trends

Political Equality

Women gaining more representation and rights, including the right to vote

Middle-Class Independence

Middle-class women having more financial freedom and spending power

Advertising Influence

Companies targeting women to promote new products

Workforce Increase

25% rise in women working by 1929