How did life change for women and teens in the 1920's?

Answer 1

You can findsuffragist who wrote "Don't forget to be a good boy and help Mrs. Catt put the "Rat" in ratification. One other "anti" member unexpectedly switches his vote and the Tennessee House passes amendment 49 to 47." 26 August 1920 - "Secretary of State signs into law the 19th Amendment thus ensuring to all women the right to vote." 2 November 1920 - "New York Times headline reads: "The greatest voting day in the city's history"; women vote in presidential election for the first time; Republican Warren G. Harding, supporter of woman's suffrage, is elected president. Worst fears of opponents of women's suffrage do not materialize; no army of women reformers go to the polls; instead women voters show same tendency to divide along orthodox party lines as do male voters; women voters are never able to reform urban political machines." 1923 - "Equal Rights Amendment drafted by Alice Paul is introduced in Congress for the first time." I hope you find these references helpful! Sincerely, umiat Search Strategy 1920's AND "women's rights" 1920's AND women's movement.

During World War 1, women served their country in almost every possible capacity. They took jobs in steel foundries, chemical plants, and munitions factories. Many went overseas as nurses in the newly created Army Corps of Nurses. Their experiences away from home and traditional women's work gave them a strong moral argument for the right to vote. The many tactics of the women and the shameful way they were treated finally forced Congress to deal with the issue. President Wilson, finally declared himself in favor of woman suffrage and the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified on August 26th 1920." "Many women's styles changed as well. The popular hair style of the time was for women's hair to be cut short into a bob. These modern women were known as "flappers." "Between 1910 and 1930 the proportion of women in the labor force remained at about 20 percent. However, there was a notable change in the kinds of work that some women did. The number of female cooks, dress makers, household servants, and farmhands dropped. The number of women doctors, bankers, lawyers, police and probation officer, social workers, and hairdressers rose." "For all the changes in status during the twenties, it was still generally accepted-even by most women-that "woman's place is in the home." Men should earn more than women, it was thought, because usually they supported wives and children. Women workers generally were single. In some states, women teachers who married lost their jobs." -- Also scroll through all three pages of "Another Mothers' Movement, 1890 to 1920: The role of women's voluntary organizations in Progressive Era social reform." You will find some information regarding the position of women in the 1920's.

Answer 2

During the 1920s (1918-1929), after the World War I, is the age when the role of women had changed from passive to active in society. Women were much more than just looking after their children and doing housework at home. They began to work outside and attend school. They had become more independent both financially and literally. Therefore the employment pattern had changed and women had become increasingly important.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

women life change because they were able to vote.

Answer 5

The 19th amendment was passed in 1920, giving women suffrage, or the right to vote