Another reason why the twenties were roaring is because blacks were given more freedom thanks to the north …show more content…
Making them consumers of products and fashions. Cigarettes were advertised to women as a symbolism of modern sophistication. In addition the popular images of flappers were usually shown with a cigarette in her hand. Flappers in many ways symbolizes the 1920s mostly because they showed what the fashion was back then that was wore by women. As well as represent a new freedom for women. The ancient old restrictions on on dress and behavior were thrown out the window. And gave way to a new age of women that were allowed to act like they wanted to. Characteristics of a flapper included drinking, smoking, and breaking society's expectations of young women. The rebellious image of a flapper wasn't necessarily the true represent action of 1920s women. Since in order to be a flapper you had to have enough money, and free time. Which had college girls, unmarried girls, and independent office women to represent themselves as flappers. Though, every women did wear the fashion made popular by flappers. The century transformed women's lives in more than one way. Society accepted the fact that women could be independent and make choices for themselves in education, jobs, marital status, and careers. On addition to broadening to include public as well as home