Week 9: The Modern & Conservative 1920s
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The thing I have been learning lately is to take the good out of all bad situations, because dwelling on the past does not help anything. Honestly I feel the 1920's was a progress to the "American Dream". I feel it was the start of the modern days.
The 1920s brought in a new cultural vibe, that somewhat reflects how things are today. During this era the "Middle Class" was created. This era allowed the Middle Class to buy things outside of needs.
I feel it is VERY smart to advertise to the woman (I say that to this day). Woman love to buy clothes, to look good, makeup, ect. and these were the products that became very popular.
I wouldn't necessarily say woman were liberated during this time, because you have to look at ALL woman. Black woman still had to go through backlash. A white woman could be wearing the same thing as a black woman and be praised for her "sexy" look, but that black woman would be called hyper-sexual and promiscuous. Overall I do say this era had to happen for woman to have the freedom we have now (especially in clothing).
Whites still did not want to accept the changes of the U.S. During this era the KKK begin to grow in the North and in the West targeting Catholics, Jews as well as blacks. Also during this era was the Religious Fundamentalist Revolt which primarily were protestants who believed in literal truth of the Bible
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PowerPoint: The Modern 1920s
PowerPoint: The Conservative 1920s
Image: The Roaring 20s
Hi Johneese, I enjoyed reading your Blog. I liked the image that you used it brought life to your Blog. I like the way you incorporated a lot of information from the required readings. I like how you shared your view about women’s fashion and how it was sexy for the Caucasian Women, but for blacks its was seen in a differently manner, Truth be told it is still going on today. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteI really like what you said about black women being labeled as hyper-sexual when wearing the same thing as a white women (where she is called sexual). I see that a lot, even today. Mainly because of black women features and body shaped (hips, chest, etc.) we are sexualized more than white women because of the outfits being more 'fitted' on us.
ReplyDeleteIndeed this age was an age of change for the woman as they began to break away from the Victorian woman who had a lot of social limitations. As you said it was not enough but it was a step in the right direction. It is interesting to note that in all the changes that were going on racial discrimination was still very much part of the social life. I don't know what it is about race that made people fail to recognize that we are all equal
ReplyDeleteHi Johnese. I really enjoyed reading this reflection. Even today, white people still chastise black women while stealing what they did. We were called all sorts of harsh names for our features just for them to turn around and get injections, "tans" and hair styles to look like us. Harlem was the first true safe space for black people, where we could create new lasting culture, and appreciate ourselves as we were. Although white people were still against us, at least we have each other to count on for help.
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ReplyDeletei like the post but when i first started reading i said errr i get you cant dwell on the past that is my fav saying as you say american dream there really isn't an american dream its a lowkey nightmare of times that are reoccuring from the 1900's to the 2000's now if we sit and think on what blacks were limited from ,black males and females.i like how you did a compare and contrast if a black was to wear this as to a white , and what does that tell us ?
I liked that you chose to focus primarily on the good because you are correct that it is easy to dwell on the past. I agree with you saying that you cannot say that women were being liberated while Black women were always seen as oversexualized. Sadly that still occurs until this day, and no one will ever know when this will change. Like you said with the good, comes the bad.
ReplyDeleteCome Thru with the picture. That is what drew me to read your post I had honestly forgotten that the Warner Bros had come out during this time period and more directors that we know of today. This era really was the best of America and the true definition of the American Dream. Great work on bringing those minor things to the forefront.
ReplyDeleteThe image you selected caught my eye in the mist of scrolling through the selection of blogs. I agree on your feelings towards this era and also point out that we are still facing the segregation of praise. As you stated black women arent praised as white women are and we could be wearing the exact same clothing. This era was truly a time of cultural change.
ReplyDeleteFirst lets talk about your titles they're always spot on. I really enjoyed your blog as usual, you always brig detailed information to the table. You also started it off great with putting your focus on African American women who were treated unfairly, but also too up for themselves. I would have never known any of this if I didn't read your blog and he definitely deserves recognition.
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