Blog 2- The New Woman
These 3 documents show "The New Woman" and the 1920's struggles and fights for freedom, independence, and education. It shows their lack of interest in men and marriage. During that time society limited woman from doing certain activities, and perusing their dreams. Society had oppressed women, and according to society, woman were to stay at home and do chores, and take care of their children, etc. This is covered by the document " Now We Can Begin" by Crystal Eastman. This document is about how woman should be fighting for their freedom, such as their freedom to vote. She wants woman to be a "free soul". She states that women will not be actually be seen as great until they achieve a certain emotional freedom. Until they can finally have equality and not be slaves of the homemaking. She wants men and women to be equal, and for society to not label what a woman "is made for", as well as men.
The next document is titled "A Flappers Appeal to Parents" by Ellen Welles Page. It is about woman pleading to the older generation for approval of their lifestyle. They have categorized woman as "flappers". A flapper is a woman who craves freedom and independence. They are free spirited with an optimistic energy fulfilled with joy and desire to enjoy their life to the fullest. They typically dressed with short skirts, they had bobbed hair, and they listened to Jazz. They were known to be young and spontaneous. In the 1920s, society sculpted a woman to be a homemaking slave, so when woman started expressing themselves in a non-acceptable way for society, they were called "flappers". Women just wanted to be simply seen as an equal human being.
Lastly, the third document is titled "College Students on Petting". Petting was considered in the 1920s as kissing or having sexual intercourse. This document is about some interviews done with college students and how woman would state that they did not want to commit to marriage so they found an alternative which was dating. This lead to woman and men engaging in "petting". They were seen as free woman who were categorized as "flappers". They were just woman who enjoyed "free erotic expression", not just emotionally but physically as well.
What did "The New Woman" want to prove? And what goals did they want to achieve?
The goal of “The new Women” was to break free of social norms giving women of that time, but also those in the future, new opportunities and lifestyles to live. It challenged the Idea that women should only stay at home to cook and clean, that they couldn't vote (though a few women were allowed to vote in certain local and state elections) or that they should look, dress, or act a certain way. It was a wave of self expression and equality, that for the most part had been unthinkable until then. They wanted to prove that women could be a part of society in a way that for centuries was locked to men.
ReplyDeleteThe New Women wanted to prove that women could play the same part of society just as men have. They had many goals that they wanted with their main one being that they do not have to be what society portrays them as. They wanted to show that Women can do anything in society that a man can do. While Fighting for their equal rights for the future of women.
ReplyDeleteThe New Women wanted to prove that they were equal to men and all other people who had a lot of freedom and rights. They wanted to prove that just because they are a different gender, it shouldn't be any different (as in what they are allowed to do). The achieved to break the gender norms by cutting their hair, wearing short skirts and participating in "petting".
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ReplyDeleteThe goal of “the new woman” was to be seen and treated equally as a human being. This movement pushed for self expression and equality. It challenged the then-prevailing view that women should only stay at home; not allowed to vote or possess any kind of power in society. It was a daring leap into social change, pushing against deep-rooted conventions that were formerly exclusive to men. Through their efforts, they demonstrated that women can be equal members of society and deserved a place within economic and political circles. It was an effort to recognize women as a vital part of society and grant them the same rights as their male counterparts.
The New Women wanted men and women to be equal. Women in 1920s wanted to enjoy their life and wanted independence. The women wanted a change for themselves and future generations to come. The movement was a way for women to act on what they wanted, which was independents and equal rights. In the 1920s women were living life to the fullest with jazz music and the freedom to decide their future. The new women wanted to achieve freedom and independence just like the males during that time.
ReplyDeleteThe New Woman movement was a huge success for women in America. The New Woman movement were woman trying to push the limits of which society has obtruded on woman. As this was taking place in the 20's the 19th amendment would soon be ratified allowing women to vote. This is one of many examples of women fighting for equality in the United States. Woman wanted to prove that they could also work and fight while still maintaining their families. They continued to push for equal rights for woman and outlawing discrimination based on their sex.
ReplyDelete“The New Woman” wanted to prove that women are intitled to the same treatment as men. Women in the past have been put in positions of housekeeping and raising children while staying at home. “The New Woman” wanted to break from the mold bestowed on them by society and live a life of their own choosing. Women wanted freedoms such as the right to vote and have relationships without the use of marriage. Achieving goals such as these would allow them greater autonomy and put themselves in a position in which women could have the same opportunities as men. By acquiring these new freedoms, “The New Woman” could prove to society that they can be equal to men.
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