Essay about critical analysis women role in 1920 and how marriage was like during 1920 compete to now. 1200 words -MLA format- only one quote no more than 3 sentences -12 font -times new roman- double...

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Title: Role of Women in 1920
Contents
Introduction    3
Role of Women in 1920    3
Comparison between the Marriages of 1920 and Present Era    6
Conclusion    7
Work Cited    8
Introduction
    With advancements in time, role of women in the society has evolved many times during different decades and eras. Though women in the modern times shoulder equal responsibilities as the men, widespread discrimination against women is evident through several incidents in the society as well as in the professional environment. In this essay, we will discuss about the role of women in the 1920s and will compare the marriages of the 1920s to the present times.
Role of Women in 1920
    1920 was a post war period after the World War 1 ended in the year 1918. By 1920 women in US already had gained the right to vote, which was an outcome of the suffrage movement. The roles of women in the 1920 became more liberal and can be considered as the time of liberation for the women (Pfafflin). The changes were quite evident and were a result of the work women did during World War 1. In 1920, women entered into the workforce in large numbers. The women started to receive higher wages and therefore, they were not willing to give up their jobs in the postwar period. The lifestyle of women became more independent.
    Women now started to value their individuality more than the sacrifices they need to make to fulfill the needs of others. Mature females started to engage with politics after they were provided with the right to vote. Other significant changes were noticed not only in the role of women in their homes but also in workplaces and educational areas. Women started to believe that it was their duty and their right to take the political activities of the country quite seriously. Women began their journey of political equality. Women now started to ensure that their opinion makes a difference to the political situations of the country. As mentioned by Blee, there were certain critics of the suffrage movement, who believed that mentality of women can never be equal to that of men and therefore, they must focus on their household chores and their children only.
    Considering the role of women in the economy of the country, it is necessary to mention that the number of working women in the 1920 increased by 25% (Pettit). This not only helped the women to be independent but their earnings contributed significantly in the economic growth of the country....