Flappers in the Roaring 1920s

By: Alexis Orr and Jenna Matthews

Thesis

How young women of the 1920’s effected culture and society.

Older Women

Women’s actions The older women looked down on

the women of the newer generation The younger women shocked the

older women

Dress

Hair- bob, short Lipstick Eyes Revealing, flashy dresses

Music

Jazz Morals less dominate to America’s

younger women (rebelling women, flappers)

Types of dances http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3svvCj4yhYc

Actions

Smoke Alcohol Careless about women’s rights Attitude

Sources

"Flappers in the Roaring Twenties." 20th Century History. Web. 26 Jan. 2010.

<http://history1900s.about.com/od/1920s/a/flappers.htm>.

"1920s Flapper Fashion History. C20th Costume History for Women in the 1920's." Fashion History Costume Trends and Eras, Trends Victorians - Haute Couture. Web. 26 Jan. 2010. <http://www.fashion-

era.com/flapper_fashion_1920s.htm>. "1920s: Fashion: Flappers | 100 Years of Pop Culture

Summary." BookRags.com: Book Summaries, Study Guides. Web. 26 Jan. 2010. <http://www.bookrags.com/research/1920s-fashion-bbbb-02/flappers-bbbb-02.html>.