1920s Research Using credible sources, document 3-4 pieces of information about the following topics, remember to provide a proper MLA citation for your sources. Each source should come from an online database like EBSCO:
Topic: Roaring Twenties
1. During the 1920s, flapper fashion became popular among young women in Western countries. Flappers were known for their short bobbed hair, shorter dresses, and disdain for traditional gender roles ("Flappers and the Roaring Twenties: A Resource Guide.").
2. The Jazz Age, a term coined by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was a period of cultural and musical innovation in the 1920s. Jazz music, which originated in African American communities, became popular among a wider audience, influencing dance styles and fashion trends ("The Jazz Age.").
3. Prohibition, the nationwide ban on alcohol sales in the United States from 1920 to 1933, led to the rise of illegal speakeasies and organized crime. Gangsters like Al Capone became notorious for their involvement in bootlegging operations during this time ("Prohibition.").
Sources:
- "Flappers and the Roaring Twenties: A Resource Guide." Women's Studies Librarian, vol. 4, no. 3/4, 1982, pp. 167-192. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1300/J156v04n03_10.
- "The Jazz Age." St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, Gale, 2013. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/VJFCRE401491577/OVIC?u=anon~d04d69b9&sid=OVIC&xid=41d90214. Accessed 3 Nov. 2021.
- "Prohibition." Newsmakers, Gale, 2008. Gale In Context: High School, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX2952600356/GPS?u=anon~d04d69b9&sid=GPS&xid=a774c37d. Accessed 3 Nov. 2021.
Women in the 1920s
1. Women in the 1920s experienced a significant shift in societal attitudes and roles, with the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920 granting women the right to vote. This led to increased political engagement and activism among women, contributing to the rise of the women's suffrage movement ("Women in the 1920s: Changes in Women's Roles in the Twenties.")
2. The 1920s also saw the emergence of the "New Woman" archetype, characterized by independence, assertiveness, and a rejection of Victorian-era social norms. These women often challenged traditional gender roles and pursued careers outside of the home, becoming known as "flappers" for their bold and unconventional behavior ("Flappers and the New Feminism in the 1920s" ).
3. Despite progress in women's rights and opportunities during the 1920s, many women still faced significant challenges and discrimination. Women of color, in particular, faced additional barriers to social and economic advancement due to racial segregation and discrimination ("African American Women in the 1920s and 1930s").
Sources:
- "Women in the 1920s: Changes in Women's Roles in the Twenties." U*X*L American Decades, U*X*L, 2003. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/EJ2171500223/UHIC?u=anon~d04d69b9&sid=UHIC&xid=55272ad7. Accessed 3 Nov. 2021.
- "Flappers and the New Feminism in the 1920s." Women's Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal, vol. 21, no. 2, 1992, pp. 141–157. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/461252. Accessed 3 Nov. 2021.
- "African American Women in the 1920s and 1930s." Women in the American Civil Rights Movement, Facts On File, 2000. American History Online, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3425200108/AHIC?u=anon~d04d69b9&sid=AHIC&xid=432a14e0. Accessed 3 Nov. 2021.