Flapper Culture

Definition

Flapper culture was a rebellious youth subculture that emerged during the 1920s in America. Flappers were young women who challenged traditional societal norms by embracing unconventional behaviors such as wearing short skirts, bobbing their hair, drinking alcohol openly, smoking cigarettes in public places, dancing provocatively (like the Charleston), and seeking personal freedom.

Related terms

Jazz Age: Refers to the cultural movement during the 1920s characterized by jazz music, vibrant parties, and a sense of liberation.

Prohibition: The nationwide ban on the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages in the United States from 1920 to 1933.

Speakeasies: Secret bars or clubs where people would gather to drink during the Prohibition era.