Bobbed hair had been around even before the flapper, but it was only in the 1920s that, in spite of criticism, became more or less acceptable for a woman.
Contrary to her ancestors, the New Woman enjoyed athleticism. She engaged and was even encouraged to engage in sports and activities in the open.
The New Woman was a new incarnation of femininity that revolutionalised women’s role in all Western societies from the 1890s through the 1920s.
1920s Blueswomen the voice of freedom – Blueswomen were a strong, loud voice speaking of the freedom of their people and of every human being.
It is still not widely known that women ran the industry in the silent film era. Directors, screenwriters, producers, writers were women.
“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Many different practises marked the shift in women’s role in the 1920s, and dating, funnily enough, was one of the most visible, most powerful and most feared.
“I am only responsible for my own heart, you offered yours up for the smashing my darling. Only a fool would give out such a vital organ” – Anaïs Nin
In the 1920s, women found new freedom in their love life, but we often don’t appreciate men stopped to be the chooser and became the chosen as well
Women entered journalism by force and boldness. In the early days of journalism they were not scared to go on the wildest quest.
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; It’s who is going to stop me.”
– Ayn Rand
The 1920s were a time of huge change in the courtship behaviour of young people. But was it as redical as we love to think?