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The Roaring Twenties and
Flappers
“the greatest, gaudiest spree in history” – Fitzgerald
• The Jazz Age• 1920’s in USA, Canada, UK• New technologies and changes in womanhood
Jazz, the Rebellion Soundtrack
• The music was intended for celebration after WW1
• Introduced better moods• Influenced dancing
Money, Money, Money…
• Wealth doubled• Consumer goods more
available• Lifestyle became luxurious
(upper social class only!)
SEPARATION OF RICH AND POOR
• Conflict of classes• Embraced new technologies• Middle class and lower class
didn’t have many benefits of the new technology
Technology – and Mickey Mouse!• Automobiles
• Moving pictures • Radios
Redefining Womanhood
• Flappers – change in women’s appearances
• Sexually allure, bobbed hair, cosmetics etc.
• Freedom and women individuality
Importance of Flappers?
• Embracing personal preference and woman power
• Equality of men and women – freedom!
And it’s importance…
• Youth and mass entertainment culture!
• New technologies and lifestyle
• Victorian era no longer embraced!