Women s Influence On Women - 1800 Words

Prior to the 1920’s, societal rules governing women’s fashion, decorum and level of participation were restrictive and rigid. Many of the population would compare women to â€Å"slaves or â€Å"servants† before the Roaring 20’s. In the 1920’s, there was a group of women who were determined to take control over their own lives, these women were known as the â€Å"Flappers†. These women got their name as the â€Å"Flappers† because they began wearing skirts of all different lengths, getting their hair cut short and engaging in activities considered to be for men only. The women of this age were not approved by society as they started doing what they enjoyed most. Dictionary.com describes a flapper as, a young women, especially one who, during the 1920s, behaved†¦show more content†¦Women were to listen to their husbands and were to never disrespect or disobey them. Women were to wear little to no makeup to show off their natura l face and skin tone. If they were to wear makeup for any specific reason, they were to make sure that it was almost unnoticeable. The â€Å"perfect† women was expected to be tall and thin and have curves in all the correct places. They were to wear long skirts and tight blouses; the sight of even an ankle was thought of to be quite sexual for a women of the 1920’s. Women were expected to be independent and confident but had to understand their places in society. At this time in history, women were allowed to seek their own husband and were even able to attend college but, they had to understand they had no involvement in politics or protests. Before World War I, women were to stay home to cook, take care of children and clean. Women could not have any jobs and even though they took care of the house, they could hold no strong role in the family. Men were the only ones to have jobs and make the political decisions. Women were considered the means property and if the women thought of getting a job, it was a dishonor to the family. Voting was thought of as a decision for only men meaning. Women had a much greater role in society than they were given credit for. While the man was at work the women was at home, tending to the children’s every need and being sure the house was clean. It