Social, Technological And Social Changes In The 1920's

The Roaring Twenties were a time period of revolution, meaning an extreme or sudden change in the way people live, act, and/or work. This was shown socially, technologically, and economically. With the introduction of a new role for women, new technology, introduction of credit. Although the 1920’s had some impacts from a conservation revolution, the majority of the revolution was innovated. While the Roaring Twenties was more of a revolution of innovation (change or new), the 1920’s also was a revolution of conservation (favors traditions). With alcohol becoming more popular, it was seen as wrong. With the passing of the 18th Amendment, it was prohibited to buy, sell, or make alcohol. But this did not stop the people. This created speakeasies
Socially, women changed dramatically during the 1920’s. Women gained the right to vote with the 19th Amendment. While this did not settle well with the conservationist, most people were for this. Women were allowed to work more than just being a receptionist. With this also women were allowed to hold office and have bigger jobs. With the help of Margaret Sanger women were informed about her body and about birth control. Sanger allowed women to know more about her body and allowed the women to choose if she want to take birth control or not. Previous to this, women had no idea about her body and if she got pregnant, then she was pregnant. This led to multiple miscarriages and took a huge toll on women’s bodies. Now, with the help of education, this is no longer an issue. Advertising became huge along with women. Women were put on advertisements smoking and drinking. Women also became Flappers by cutting her hair short, wearing makeup and wearing less clothing. Flappers would dance. This was unlike women to be out of the home and to wear such little clothing. Women were almost seen as “independent” leading to women being equal to men in the work