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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. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 1920s Flappers: An Overview of the Ladies of the Jazz Age

    Nov 15, 2023 · Flappers were the images of the free spirit of the Jazz Age. Women like Zelda Fitzgerald, Clara Bow, Louise Brooks, and Colleen Moore helped establish their sex as equals.

  7. 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” …

  8. 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.

  9. 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 …

  10. The Rise of the Flapper: Women in the 1920s

    Flappers were young women who defied traditional norms and conventions of femininity. The term "flapper" is often associated with women who embraced a lifestyle of freedom and fun, …