Its documented in books too!

The Great Gatsby is one of F. Scott Fitzgerald greater works, if not his greatest. The book and covers discuss women. "The Great Gatsby gives us a glimpse into the gender roles of post-WWI America. Gender roles are in part decided by societal roles, as Tom’s upper class masculinity (strength, intimidation, virility) is contrasted with Wilson’s lower class version (hard working nature, naiveté). Unfaithfulness is a trait of both women and men, as we see in the text’s prevalent adultery. Women take physical abuse at the hands of Tom’s overly-macho persona, which seems a right of his gender at the time. His abuse is a form of the control that he exercises over both his mistress and his wife. Even Gatsby, who treats Daisy as if she is the most precious jewel in the world, does not ultimately understand women. He treats his love as a prize, rather than a person. Daisy and Jordan, interestingly, seem to do as they please – but they still define themselves by their ability to attract men." Smhoop University




Women's role changes were not only on the cover magazines and paintings. They were documented in books too. This picture says what Gatsby says in his book and also speaks for the decade. Women were seen as a prized possesion. The many peices of artwork that affilate itself with The Great Gatsby all emphasize the women. The women are seen glamorous and as a prize. They live the high life with pearls and fancy clothes.



This book and movie has had many favorable reviews and i am pleased to let you know, if you dont know already that they are doing a remake of this movie. It should be released in 2012 and I cant wait. Im curious as to how they are going to live up to the womens fashion and stereotypes of the 20's.



Flapper by Joshua Zeitz

This fun filled book is advertising and eye catching. Along with the cover of 4 girls sitting on a car on a hot summer day in very revealing clothes the reader already know that this will be no boring book.
As amazon puts it, "Blithely flinging aside the Victorian manners that kept her disapproving mother corseted, the New Woman of the 1920s puffed cigarettes, snuck gin, hiked her hemlines, danced the Charleston, and necked in roadsters. More important, she earned her own keep, controlled her own destiny, and secured liberties that modern women take for granted. Her newfound freedom heralded a radical change in American culture".

I received this book as a present for my birthday but if one didn't read it you could tell that the women from the 1920s did not live a boring style. These Women have smiles on their face, none of them have wedding rings and they are looking for directions in a map. These women are independent, look at them driving a car with no male at their side. Before in previous ages women were in the passenger seats while their male companions took care of the driving because it was more masculine. These girls as anyone could tell we're exceeding their freedoms.