The text authors argue that contrary to popular belief, “the status of

The text authors argue that contrary to popular belief, “the status of women remained much the same” in the 1920s. Do you agree? Why? Would you have liked to have been a “new woman” of the twenties? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER
Women’s status remained fundamentally unchanged–middle and upper class women were expected to be domestic and forget about pursuing a career. Women were now guaranteed the right to vote, however, and many social and sexual taboos were modified.