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Women’s Political and Civil rights in the 1920a
Kimberly Lichtsinnshroyer
The University of Arizona Global Campus
HIS206: United States History II
Dr. William Baker
09/26/2023
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In terms of the expansion of women's legal, civil, and political rights, the decade of the
1920s is seen as an important turning point in history. During this time period, a substantial
opportunity presented itself for the adoption of progressive changes connected with the new era.
This chance presented itself in especially with regard to women's suffrage and their insistence on
equal treatment in contrast to their male counterparts. In addition, this time period was when the
idea of the "Flapper Woman" was first conceived of, and it was around this time that the notion
gained favor among a number of people who had socialist leanings and wanted to follow this
trend.
There was a significant shift in women's civil rights at the same time as they were making
noteworthy headway in the political realm by campaigning for equal treatment. In contrast to
their past engagement in positions that were seen to be more conventional, women were
increasingly being connected to vocations that had not historically been associated with them in
the workplace.
A significant development during the 1920s was the enfranchisement of women, granting
them the ability to participate in the electoral process. While this period marked a significant
milestone in the history of the United States, it is important to note that this legislation did not
provide equal rights to all women. Women were increasingly occupying positions of political
significance, including the House of Representatives, as well as serving as office bearers for the
Secretary of State and Secretary of Education.
Additionally, a collective known as the League of
Women Voters was established with the purpose of assisting women in exercising their suffrage
rights and promoting female participation in the electoral process. These achievements were
significant advancements for women in the United States, as they sought to attain equal
recognition and treatment. Regrettably, women belonging to racial minority groups were not
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afforded the same rights, constituting a significant concern for individuals of color, particularly
women.
One of the most important things that happened in the 1920s was the passage of laws
that gave women the right to vote.
Women started challenging preconceived notions about them
by pursuing fields of work that were not traditionally regarded as suitable for them. At this point
in time in the history of the United States, the "Flapper Girl" era had reached the pinnacle of its
popularity. Flapper girls were renowned for more than just dancing and partying in revealing
clothing; they were also known for their independence. Flapper girls were famed for dancing and
partying in daring dresess. Women of the 1920s were known to exude an air of self-assurance,
independence, and forcefulness in all they did. They were not concerned with adhering to any
societal norms or taboos. They both spoke and acted with a certain confidence that many women
admired and that is what lead them to their gain in popularity.
Despite these tremendous achievements, women continue to confront obstacles in their
lives that they have to conquer. When women did obtain representation in political settings,
however, when they did so, their work was typically restricted to "women's issues." This was
despite the fact that women were gaining support in the political settings. While the realms of
which women were able to reach within in their careers were restricted, another issue that
women faced within the 1920s was what they were being paid for their work. Many times,
women who had male coworkers would make less money but still be expected to produce the
same quality and quantity of work that their male counterparts. Additionally, if women wished to
be seen as competitive and relevant, they had to work ten times harder than men in their careers
just to be paid less.
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To sum up, the 1920s were a time of enormous progress for women in many areas.
Nonetheless, women had to work hard to achieve this status and be seen as equals to men. The
presence of women in nontraditional roles also brought up certain complications. Women of
white ancestry were granted the right to vote before women of color, and while women were
generally welcomed into traditionally male-dominated fields, they were rarely paid as much as
their male counterparts. When women did get political roles, their responsibilities were often
limited to dealing only with issues affecting women. Yes, women did gain access to a lot of
benefits, but they also had to fight for a lot more, and they still do.
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