“In the early decades of the 20th century, there appeared to be an explosive emergence of women in several fields - political, economic and social... A new persona was being shaped which was defined as the 'New Woman'... Despite this image of modernity, for most women of 1920s America, the modern goals of equality and personal autonomy were often elusive... The term [New Woman] referred to women's increased college enrollment, new athleticism, entry into professions, and even the rejection of bulky restrictive Victorian garments. The New Woman challenged middle class notions that her place was exclusively at home. She was in the process of pushing aside boundaries of the traditional sphere and entering a wider world. Industrial development was rapidly changing the nature of work and daily life in America...Women's lives had changed dramatically since the late 19th century. They had gained entry into the public sphere through political participation and expanded presence in the workplace. Older assumptions about a woman's 'proper' role were being challenged” (Maloni).
Living in 1920s America
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The Roaring Twenties Almanac and Primary Sources
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The Women's Movement
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Lifting As We Climb
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1920-1929
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Events That Changed the World - 1920-1940
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The 1920s
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The 1920's
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Amendment XIX
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