Importance

"Despite the slightly inaccurate representation, it is genuinely refreshing to see women starting to gain representation. With more exposure, hopefully, the public will come to except flappers and treat women as equals. I hope my idol Susan B. Anthony would be happy about the era of rebellion against the social standards for women. I am done with wearing full-length dresses and a bonnet on my head. I am NOT a broodmare, a cook, and a made. I AM a woman, and I WILL dance, drink, smoke, and dress how I please because I am a woman and my body is beautiful; It would be a crime to hide it from the world. The exposure on the silver screen is a start to acceptance." - Silvia Smith, 1920's flapper. Although women were making gradual change during this time, they still persevered and contributed to an accurate representation in both society and media. Silvia Smith's impassioned words capture the essence of the transformative era for women in the 1920s. Despite the initial resistance and the slightly inaccurate portrayal, the relentless pursuit of visibility and autonomy by women, including flappers like Silvia, ultimately led to significant strides. The struggles faced during this time, symbolized by the desire to break free from societal expectations, gradually transformed into successes. The burgeoning representation of women on the silver screen marked a crucial step towards acceptance and understanding. The visibility of flappers in the media, despite initial misrepresentations, contributed to a more accurate portrayal of women's multifaceted roles and aspirations. The era's rebellion against social standards for women, as eloquently expressed by Silvia, paved the way for a broader acceptance of women as equals. Over time, the resilience and determination of women, inspired by figures like Susan B. Anthony, played a vital role in dismantling restrictive norms. The gradual shift towards recognizing women's rights and embracing their diverse roles in society reflected the culmination of the struggles faced by the generation of flappers. The era of rebellion against social standards eventually blossomed into a successful movement for women's rights, fostering greater representation, acceptance, and understanding in both society and media and their change from struggle to success.