FLAPPER ON THE ROMANIAN AND AMERICAN INTERWAR SCENE
FLAPPER ON THE ROMANIAN AND AMERICAN INTERWAR SCENE
Author(s): Andreea DinuSubject(s): History, Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Gender Studies, Cultural history, Gender history, Romanian Literature, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: bob hair; feminism; flapper; jazz age; New Woman;
Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to present the flapper, starting with the definitions of the term and continuing with the influence of the New Woman on feminism in Romania and The United States of America during interwar period. Emerged in a time of great change, the new type of woman was like a tidal wave for the conservatory society. The one who once was admired for her obedience to males, for her housekeeping or motherhood skills was ready to fight for her new roles into public sphere. Surrounded by rhythms of jazz and cigarette smoke, the bob haired flapper wore minimal clothing; a lot of make up, red lips and nails was able to win the fight against conservatism and to set her as a symbol of one of the most intense time periods.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 16
- Page Range: 1005-1015
- Page Count: 11
- Language: Romanian