The Roaring Twenties. One of the most memorable times in US history. The country was reeling from the war and the economy as bouncing back. Men, women, and kids all were having fun in celebration of the new freedom from the violence of war. However, of the three groups, the most important were the women. A whirlwind of events was happening to them, including the cliche views of society being drastically changed. The ‘gibson girl,’ a small waisted lady with long locks of hair, dramatic dresses and skirts, with manners and self spoken, was soon replaced by a short haired woman that wore short dresses and danced into the night. Flappers, as they were called. However, that wasn’t the only change. Feminists and fighters for women’s rights were succeeding in their fight. Jobs were opening, voting became available, and women were soon being treated more equally to men. The era of dancing and music was fuelled by the booming economy. Cars were being sold for cheap prices, nightclubs were popping up on every corner, and a prominent look for the people walking the streets. Women and men alike were spending their time dancing and partying, celebrating the new economy. However, the cliche look of the gibson girl didn’t look quite right out on the dance floors. Long, tight dresses with tight curly hair didn’t go well with quick and free movements. To …show more content…
New technologies were being invented that, further down the line, would shape society today. Revolts and laws caused government changes that would affect the country for decades. One such law was the 19th Amendment, granting women the ability to be more equal to the men of the country. Not only this, but women were getting more freedom in their everyday lives. Work positions opened, fashion designs became less constricting, and females were being treated more as equals to males than ever before. The roaring twenties proved to be a legendary time for