The Twenties Woman

What was a common fashion trend for women in the 1920s?

• Long skirts and long hair

• Short skirts and short hair

• Traditional gowns and hats

• Loose-fitting dresses and bonnets

What was one result of the clash between old values and the image of the flapper?

• Complete equality for women

• A double standard in societal expectations

• Women stopped working outside the home

• Traditional values were completely abandoned

What was one of the professions women moved back into after World War I?

• Engineering

• Teaching

• Law

• Architecture

What was a common perception of women workers in the 1920s?

• They were seen as equal to men.

• They were regarded as temporary workers.

• They were considered more skilled than men.

• They were given managerial roles.

Describe two changes in women’s roles in the workplace.

• Women had to work and run their homes, and public agencies took over some family responsibilities.

• Women stopped working entirely, and public agencies did not provide any services.

• Women only worked in agriculture, and public agencies increased their workload.

• Women had to work and run their homes, and public agencies reduced their responsibilities.

How were the greatest number of working women employed in 1920?

• Domestic work

• Clerical work

• Trade

• Agriculture

What was a significant influence on teens' behavior in the 1920s?

• Peer pressure

• Family traditions

• School rules

• Government policies

What was a new trend in marriages during the 1920s?

• Marriages were more often based on romantic love

• Marriages were arranged by families

• Marriages were less common

• Marriages were only for the wealthy

What was one of the effects of electrical appliances on family life in the 1920s?

• Made housework easier

• Made housework harder

• Increased the number of children

• Decreased the number of children

What was a conflict reflected in teens' behavior in the 1920s?

• Traditional attitudes and modern ways of thinking

• Urban and rural lifestyles

• Economic and political ideologies

• Educational and recreational activities