Women In The 1920's

"Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation,” said by Abigail Adams, First Lady and advocate of women’s rights (Abigail Adams Quotes). In the past hundred years, women have accomplished more than anyone could imagine - from joining men in the work force to building multi-million dollar fashion industries.
In each decade, the economy seems be a driving factor in the forward movement of women in politics and in the work force. The fashion of each decade is a reflection of their feeling
Many jobs became available and wages increased as companies grew. Traditions began to be overlooked, fashion changed, cigarette production doubled, and many people thought of this era as a time of great independence. Women took on more jobs such as reporters, doctors, and nurses. Yet still, only about a quarter of women worked. While some women were still uncertain about their new right to vote, others pushed for even more freedom. In 1923, the Equal Rights amendment was first presented to Congress. This amendment declared that women should have the same rights as men, and women wanted to be treated equally. Once again, the new laws and the mindset of freedom changed the fashions of the day. The “new woman” was made of the flapper style. Women were leaving the old fashions behind and creating something different. Arms, legs, and even knees were shown, and the bob haircut symbolized freedom! Smaller hats were worn, and women accessorized with purses and platinum jewelry. The 1920’s era symbolized change - leaving some traditions behind, and becoming a new and improved
The 90’s were a time of adjusting, and now that women finally had power, they had to fix a few things to work towards their equal rights. In 1995, President Clinton announced that there was going to be a council on women that would discuss the rights and progress of women. Also in 1995, the United Nations Fourth Conference on Women met in Beijing where they discussed women’s equality, empowerment, decision-making, and violence. After this meeting, the United States, as well as other countries, put forth a major effort to change some rules and make women feel more comfortable. America launched a six-year, $1.6B program to help fight against violence, while the Department of Labor worked to improve the working conditions for women. Along with politics, women kept gaining more power and fighting for higher positions. The first woman to serve as Attorney General was elected in 1993, and the first woman to be the Secretary of State was elected in