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Popular 1920′s Hairstyles

Men must have felt a bit put upon, like they did in the 70′s when women were burning bras. The Bob create social tensions between men and women, husbands and wives. The war of the sexes entered a new round, as men are often intimidated by women who threaten their idea of masculinity and femininity.

The bob was so popular and culturally symbolic, it caused women’s fashion boutiques to blossom from 5000 in 1919 to 21,000 in 1924. Rather than being passive recipients of established gender roles, women were beginning to take control of their image and their lives.

the 1920s were one of the most creative periods in American history. Many Americans experienced economic prosperity. pro-business attitudes and consumerism were the order of the day. while business flourished, labor organizations suffered setbacks in the deregulatory environment.

The growing purchasing power of Americans fueled the growth of consumerism. Women as homemakers had the job becoming the primary consumers and shoppers. The growing consumerism of American society, coupled with the Great Depression 1929, forcedwomen to begin working outside the home in larger numbers. But racial and gender bias was still quite powerful.

Many people felt threatened by this change in traditional values, and religious fundamentalism gained strength. Mass culture and conformity lead to an increase in spectator sports and movies. The lost generation became a symbol of decadence in American society, which seems to be enjoying a resurgence today.]

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