Development Of Popular Culture In The Roaring Twenties
The 1920’s saw dramatic social changes and political realignment. Mass media was shaping popular culture and spreading information. The birth of the Charleston marked the beginning of a new age of liberated popular culture. The Charleston was a fast-paced, popular dance that young people loved, but not older Americans. The controversy surrounding the Charleston was caused by American culture’s development. “This conflict over a dance was a sign of American culture changing, sometimes faster than most people can or will accept.”
The 1920’s saw Americans have more money and spent it on new products, especially radio. The main source of news was the media, but that changed in 1920 with the debut of commercial radio stations. Radio was quickly recognized as the best mass media for reaching large audiences. The first motion picture was created in 1890s. At the time, however, there were no movies. Because of World War I, films became a big business in 1920s. People were eager to escape from the postwar recession. People could experience other emotions than those they feel in everyday life by watching movies. The movie industry revolutionized in 1927. The discovery of sound effects in movies led to the creation of more jobs, such as those who write scripts and are actors. Before dialogue was an integral part in films, movie stars were not able to rise to prominence. These actors were idolized by their fans and became national stars. The 1920’s saw the rise of motion pictures, which introduced Americans to new fashions and hairstyles.
Women’s lives were forever changed by the roaring twenties. Women were able to enjoy greater freedom than ever. 1920 saw the granting of women the right vote and their ability to participate in politics. The new “flapper” lifestyle, where young women drank, smoked, was born, gave rise to empowered women. These women wore short hair and dramatic makeup, as well as short skirts and short skirts. Although the Flapper was a symbol of youth and independence, most women understood that this carefree lifestyle wasn’t permanent. Older generations were not accustomed to this new American lifestyle.
This decade is known as the Jazz Age because of its popularity in Jazz music. African Americans invented jazz. However, Jazz music was influenced and influenced many other musical styles and musical traditions. African American migrants brought jazz and their love to New York City. Harlem soon became a popular destination for jazz lovers. Soon thousands of clubs spread throughout the city. The majority of the patrons of these jazz clubs were white but included African American musicians, dancers and singers. This new music was first heard on records. Radio helped to spread it. The records allowed people to express their creativity by creating and sharing their music. The new music was popularized by young people, who developed dances such the Charleston. These new dances included kicks and twists that seemed too reckless to older generations. They felt jazz’s fast beats and improvisations contributed towards a decrease in moral standards.
Harlem was more than just a jazz venue. It was also home to musicians and writers, mostly African Americans. Harlem was the birthplace of Harlem Renaissance. African Americans came to Harlem to share and encourage each other’s creativity. This was a time when musicians and writers could give feedback to one another and encourage each other. This time was not just for African American writers. The war’s slaughter left some white writers feeling sick. These people were known as the “lost generations” and considered themselves to be postwar writers. They wrote about sad topics about postwar experiences. “The Sun Also Rises”, which describes many young people’s emptiness after the war, is an example of their writing. The Great Gatsby criticizes the moral emptyness of American society. This Fitzgerald passage reveals how the World War affected the Lost Generation. They saw fault in American society and expressed their feelings through writing. These writers invented new themes and styles of writing that continue to define modern literature. The modern world would be represented by artists.
They used moody tones to create a feeling of isolation and loneliness in their paintings. These artists and writers were excited by the explosion in culture. Many people saw the work of artists in museums, and magazines and newspapers exposed them to new readers.
The decade’s new ideas brought about a significant shift in American popular culture during the roaring 20s. Information and entertainment was provided by magazines, radio, and motion picture. The differences in American regions began to disappear as more ideas were spread and a new popular cultural was established. When women were allowed to vote, the world changed for them. They felt liberated and wanted to make women look modern. They took up activities once considered forbidden to them. Jazz Age was an opportunity to celebrate African American culture and discover new forms of music, dance, and dance. The decade’s mood was expressed in jazz. It quickly became a national favorite and was adopted by the entire country. The Harlem Renaissance offered a platform to African American writers and musicians. It was also able to spread the message into the missing generation. The shaping and shaping of American society was greatly influenced by the 1920’s Roaring Twenties. You can see the impact of these ideas in the freedoms that we enjoy today in American society.
