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Chapter 15 #14

c) Flapper

The term “Flapper” was used in the 1920s to describe a young woman known for her bold fashion choices, such as wearing short dresses, sporting bobbed hair, and embracing behaviors that defied traditional societal constraints. Flappers symbolized the liberated woman in the Progressive Era, representing a new era of female independence and social freedom. They were often seen as the epitome of modernity, challenging the established norms of femininity and propriety. The flapper image and lifestyle had a significant impact on women’s roles in society, reflecting broader changes in social attitudes and behaviors during the Roaring Twenties.