The Changing Role of Women in the 1920s

The video explores the transformative changes for women in the 1920s, starting with the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. During WWI, women entered the workforce, taking on roles traditionally held by men. The 1920s saw significant social changes, with women embracing new fashions and lifestyles, challenging traditional gender roles. Economically, women sought professional opportunities, though they faced wage disparities. The rise of birth control, led by figures like Margaret Sanger, furthered women's independence. These changes paved the way for modern gender equality.

What significant change did the 19th Amendment bring about in 1920?

• It allowed women to join the military.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It prohibited women from working.

• It restricted women's access to education.

What societal change did the 19th Amendment help to bring about?

• Women were restricted from voting.

• Women became lower class citizens.

• Women were excluded from public life.

• Women were seen as equals to men.

During World War I, what role did women take on in society?

• They became political leaders.

• They took over jobs left by men who went to war.

• They were sent to fight overseas.

• They were restricted to household duties.

What fashion trend became popular among women in the 1920s?

• Traditional corsets and long hair

• Victorian style with ankle-length dresses

• Short skirts and bobbed hair

• Formal gowns and elaborate hats

What was a key characteristic of the 'flapper' in the 1920s?

• Embracing new fashions and urban attitudes

• Focusing solely on family life

• Avoiding public social settings

• Adherence to traditional gender roles

How did social norms around dating change in the 1920s?

• Dating was only allowed with parental supervision.

• Dating was prohibited for women.

• Casual dating became more common.

• Dating was strictly for marriage purposes.

What was a common argument against women's employment during the 1920s?

• Women were paid more than men.

• Women preferred working over homemaking.

• Women's jobs were considered temporary.

• Women were more skilled than men.

What was one of the professions that became more prominent for women in the 1920s?

• Construction workers

• Teachers

• Politicians

• Military officers

What impact did the rise of birth control have on women in the 1920s?

• It was banned by the government.

• It increased the birth rate.

• It limited women's freedom.

• It allowed women to make decisions about their own bodies.

Who was a key figure in the birth control movement during the 1920s?

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Margaret Sanger

• Amelia Earhart

• Susan B. Anthony