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Flappers. Mark Tyler Devin Sam. At the time nearly a whole generation of men had dies in the war. So many young Woman decided that they were not willing to waste away their youth waiting for a m an. What is a Flapper.
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Flappers Mark Tyler Devin Sam
At the time nearly a whole generation of men had dies in the war. So many young Woman decided that they were not willing to waste away their youth waiting for a man.
What is a Flapper • were young, independent, brash, and sometimes more than a little bit "naughty", at least compared to what their family back on the farm expected.
Before the Flappers emerged woman fashion was more conservatively.
Skirt • knee-length, dropped waist-line, sleeveless or v-shaped front and back.
Hair • A Boyish cut was staple for the flapper look
Make-up • Flappers often wore make-up including ‘heavy make-up’ in comparison to the social standards
Flappers' behavior was considered outlandish at the time and redefined women's roles. In the English media they were stereotyped as pleasure-loving, reckless and prone to defy convention by initiating sexual relationships
Flapper Slang Bank’s Closed No kissing Big Cheese an important person Cat’s Meow Something highly sought after Dapper Flapper’s father Father Time Any man over 30 years of age Flat Shoes A fight between a Flapper and her Goof
Flapper Slang (cont.) Handcuff Engagement ring Out on Parole A person who has been divorced Sharpshooter A good dancer who does not hold back while spending money Snake Charmer A female bootlegger Tomato Good looking girl with no brains Trotzky Old lady with a moustache and chin whiskers
The End of the Flapper era • The Wall Street Crash and the following Great Depression. The high-spirited attitude and hedonism were less acceptable during the economic hardships of the 1930s.