Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Women's Rights

The video discusses the significant social and political changes for women in the early 20th century. Women gained the right to vote with the 19th Amendment and began participating in national elections. This era saw the rise of women's political influence, with groups like the Women's Trade Union League and the National Women's Party advocating for rights. Women also experienced increased educational and job opportunities, with many becoming telephone operators. The flapper movement emerged, challenging traditional gender roles and embracing new social freedoms, despite conservative backlash.

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