1. Chapter 13 Section 2 Notes Women of the 1920s

2. Some Young Women ready for change
WWI gave them opportunities they never had before
Jobs, Head of Household = make decisions
When guys get home, some don’t want it to change
Media popularized image of a strong, independent woman
Flapper – young, style conscious woman
Smoked, drank, and loved energetic dancing. (the Charleston)
In reality, this was not widespread.

3. Older women still dress modestly
Believe in being “ladylike”
Don’t engage in any of the behaviors below

4. New Look at Marriage and Dating
Should be based on love
Not arranged
Should be more equal
Major exception
Women did most housework and
raising of kids, even if they worked
What didn’t Change?
Dating Double Standard
Pressure for women
to stick with 1 partner
Same not true
for men
Still exists

5. Technology makes housework easier
Electricity
Vacuums
Washing machines
Refrigerators
Canned goods
Ready – Made clothes
All Allow women
more free time or
chance to get a job

6. Where did women work in 1920s?
Most lost WWI factory jobs to returning men
well educated women = teachers, nurses
other opportunities = typists, secretaries
2 ways women were discriminated against
Held very few management positions
Earned less than men for doing same job

7. Family changes in the 1920s birthrate declined (why?)
more available birth control
Condoms… the pill wasn’t until about 1960
Margaret Sanger
Led this in major cities (NY 1st)
more urban society
Don’t need as many kids
as on farms

8. Children in the 1920s more time in school less time working
Teens more rebellious
Images from media
were influential
Less time with family
more time with friends