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“Flappers”

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Angie

This image is of the “Flappers” which emerged in the 1920s. It is part of my screenplay in the middle of my film. I choose to include this female liberation movement because it is a turning point for women in which they break out of the norm and express themselves through their clothes and sexual behavior. I want my audience to get the feeling of freedom and the rebellious undertone this movement brings. Women have been fighting the war of freedom since the end of slavery and this movement is the result of all of their frustration and the celebration of being a women.

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Flappers

Posted on June 29, 2010 by wrosas

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/3svvCj4yhYc" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /]The flappers of the 1920s marked the beginning of a revolution of women. During this time, women ditched their conservative feminine looks and went for clothing, makeup and hairstyles that were a far cry from the norm and considered inappropriate at the time. Young women asserted their freedom by voting, driving cars, dancing, drinking, smoking cigarettes, staying out late, and going to “petting parties”. 

Flappers of the 1920s are possibly best known for their style. At a time when corsets, long hair and long gowns were the norm, flappers introduced a more boyish look. Young women showed off their legs in short skirts, chopped their hair off into short bobs and wore excessive amounts of makeup. Kohl-rimmed eyes and bee-stung lips set the flappers apart from the rest. Accessories included newsboy caps, cloche hats, layered necklaces and horn-rimmed glasses. High heels came into fashion and dresses were often drop-waisted and knee-length to show off just enough leg when flappers danced. 

This video depicts what life was like for a flapper.

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