The Effect Of 1914-1945 On Women's Culture
The intent of this essay is to explore the research question “How did cultural events from 1914-1945 affect women’s fashion and their means of self-expression?” Within this essay, various cultural events were investigated such as World War I, Women’s Rights Movements, The Jazz Age, The Great Depression, and World War II. Each of these events is explored in order to obtain knowledge of how they affected and shaped women’s fashion. Women were introduced into the workforce during both World Wars which influenced women in a way that made them desire more rights and privileges. Women’s fashion underwent various reforms as women began to gain more freedoms. With the birth of the Jazz era, fashion took a turn. Flapper dresses were produced and took
the world by storm thus prompting women to be expressive and carefree in this post-war society. As women became more involved in these historical events, they began to desire more freedoms and rights. This revolutionary spirit led to many women wanting other social reforms like fashion and clothing changes. Ultimately, these fashion reforms have allowed women to find their own personal form of expression and individuality.
the world by storm thus prompting women to be expressive and carefree in this post-war society. As women became more involved in these historical events, they began to desire more freedoms and rights. This revolutionary spirit led to many women wanting other social reforms like fashion and clothing changes. Ultimately, these fashion reforms have allowed women to find their own personal form of expression and individuality.