A New Attitude
Along with the end of the war came a much different attitude, especially seen in the flappers. They were more high-spirited than women of previous generations, and they weren't afraid to show it. They prized style over substance, novelty over tradition, and pleasure over virtue. Many attended jazz clubs and other Vaudeville Shows, where they danced suggestively and openly flirted with boys. They often smoked and were less hesitant to experiment sexually as well. Also, they were as carefree to the Prohibition laws as the men were. Flappers often drove cars and rode bikes which was a sign of their freedom and independence. Some people blamed the flappers' rebellion on the 19th amendment (women's suffrage), because of the freedom that gave them. The flappers brought a very different attitude than women of previous generations, and many of their elders did not like how carefree they were. They changed the way women were looked at for decades after.