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  1. Flapper - Wikipedia

    Flappers were a subculture of young Western women prominent after the First World War and through the 1920s who wore short skirts (knee length was considered short during that …

  2. Flapper | Girl, Fashion, Style, Dress, Era, & 1920s | Britannica

    flapper, young woman known for wearing short dresses and bobbed hair and for embracing freedom from traditional societal constraints. Flappers are predominantly associated with the …

  3. Flappers - 1920s, Definition & Dress | HISTORY

    Mar 6, 2018 · Flappers of the 1920s were young women known for their energetic freedom, embracing a lifestyle viewed by many at the time as outrageous, immoral or downright …

  4. What Is a Flapper? The Glamorous History of Women in the 1920s

    "Flapper" was a term given to young, progressive Western women in the 1920s (or the Roaring Twenties) who were primarily known for their modern sense of style and new attitudes toward …

  5. Flappers: Topics in Chronicling America - Library of Congress

    In the 1920s, the flapper craze swept America— women bobbed their hair and danced to the Charleston in short dresses. This guide provides access to materials related to the “Flappers” …

  6. The Most Famous Flappers of the 1920s and their Iconic Style

    In the 1920s, the flapper became one of the most iconic symbols of the decade. These young women broke away from the traditional norms of their time and embraced a new sense of …

  7. The Flapper Revolution: How Young Women Redefined The …

    Aug 29, 2024 · Young women with bobbed hair, bold makeup, and knee-length skirts danced to the energetic beats of jazz, their every move a declaration of freedom. These women, known …

  8. Flappers and Feminism: Changing Gender Norms

    Flappers, young women who defied traditional norms and embraced a more liberated lifestyle, became symbols of this era of change. Their influence transcended the boundaries of fashion …

  9. Flappers [ushistory.org]

    Many wondered if flappers were expressing themselves or acting like men. Smoking, drinking, and sexual experimentation were characteristic of the modern young woman.

  10. Flappers Definition - AP US History Key Term | Fiveable

    Flappers were young women in the 1920s who embraced a new lifestyle that challenged traditional norms of femininity and societal expectations.