The Twenties Woman

1. Note two ways women's fashions changed.
Hemlines raised - bright, loose dresses that fell an inch above the knee became popular. Hair was cut into short, black bobs.
2. Note two ways women's social behavior changed.
Women began smoking in public and talking more openly about sex; they also began dancing varied styles of fast-paced dances.
3. Note two words that describe the attitude reflected by these changes.
Carefree, self-confident.
4. Note one way women's work opportunities improved.
Many college-graduates were able to turn to so called womens' professions - teaching, nursing, being librarians.
5. Note two ways women's home and family life improved.
Many products eased womens' workload in the home - electric appliances and ready-made food products. Women were able to focus more on their own lives, as well as their families, than cleaning and keeping house.
6. Note three negative effects that accompanied women's changing roles in the 1920s.
Sexism grew more common; although women were making great bounds forward, many people in the country (both men and women!) did not approve. Double standards popped up; even as women gained more rights and grew more open, men found ways to turn this in their own favor. Also, women were still not able to rise up int eh job market - after coming so far, they still had trouble gaining equal pay with men or holding positions of real power.