Nothing, it seemed, upset people more than women in shorts. Starting in the late 1920s, shorts became the much-contested replacement for bloomers, the puffy-legged, bifurcated3 garment worn under long skirts. Women who did wear athletic garb were supposed to keep out of the public eye because it was deemed unfeminine and, yes, immodest.

Use the passage to answer the question.“Flappers of the 1920s were young women known for their energetic freedom, embracing a lifestyle viewed by many at the time as outrageous, immoral or downright dangerous. Now considered the first generation of independent American women...Not everyone was a fan of women’s newfound sexual freedom and consumer ethos (mindset), and there was inevitably (surely) a public reaction against flappers.” https://www.history.com/topics/flappers How did Flappers challenge the traditional culture of American society during the 1920s?ResponsesTraditional cultural values were challenged by flappers in the 1920s because there was an increase in leisure time due to the booming economy.Traditional cultural values were challenged by flappers in the 1920s because there was an increase in leisure time due to the booming economy.Flappers used their newfound independence to defy the male dominance in business by establishing financial control of the fashion industry.Flappers used their newfound independence to defy the male dominance in business by establishing financial control of the fashion industry.Traditional cultural values were challenged by flappers in the 1920s when these young women took advantage of economic freedom and political power.Traditional cultural values were challenged by flappers in the 1920s when these young women took advantage of economic freedom and political power.Flappers used their newfound independence to support other marginalized groups like racial minorities and members of the LGBT community.

When they were introduced in 1911, what were jupe-culotte (high-waisted, ballooning trousers) criticized for? (Select all that apply)1 pointBeing too exotic and foreign to French couture tasteUsing up too much material during materials rationingThreatening gender roles by allowing women greater mobility and freedom

in what is the correct answer to this question: in lines 82 to 84, the writer notes that, early in their careers, women engineering graduates tended to dress in clothing that was inconspicuous because they? from woman engineers: dismantling the myths a. were determined to succeed b. were eager to set an example c. wanted to avoid attracting attention d. wanted to demonstrate their modesty

What does the phrase "country club muckety mucks" (Paragraph 9) convey about the author's view of the people who created dress codes banning shorts?A. She views them as snobbish.B. She views them as cooperative.C. She views them as insignificant.D. She views them as sophisticated.

When women dress up in short skirts, wear makeup and do their hair, before going out to a club, they areGroup of answer choicesheterosexist.doing gender.oppresseddiscriminatory.