Daily Life

-Roaring 20s-
Camilo Ochoa, Rosalia Celedón, Maria Victoria Martínez,
Matías Pimienta & Sebastian Hincapie.
Table of contents
01 02
African American Women
Daily life of African American Daily life of Women during the
during the 1920s. 1920s.

03 04
Wealthy Society Childhood
Daily life of White People How was the daily life on
during the 1920s. Childhood during the 1920s.
Introduction
 Introduction
Content overview
This presentation will delve into the daily lives
of distinct social groups in the 1920s,
highlighting the routine, challenges, and changes
they experienced.

Importance
Understanding the diverse daily experiences of these
groups is crucial to grasp the societal dynamics,
disparities, and changes that defined this era.

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African Americans
 Africans Americans
● Before the Roaring 20s: Faced pervasive
racial segregation, limited job opportunities,
and socio economic hardships.

● During the Roaring 20s: Witnessed the

Harlem Renaissance, a cultural and artistic
movement, providing a platform for black
artists, musicians, and writers.

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Women
 Women
Before the Roaring 20s
Opulent and luxurious lifestyles, formal daily routines, exclusive
events, and extensive household staff.

During the Roaring 20s

Continued lavishness, but with a shift in social norms,
embracing leisure and parties, particularly affected by the stock
market boom.
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Wealthy Society
 Wealthy Society
Before the Roaring During the Roaring
20s 20s

Faced pervasive racial segregation, Witnessed the Harlem Renaissance, a

limited job opportunities, and socio- cultural and artistic movement,
economic hardships. providing a platform for black artists,
musicians, and writers.

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 Legacies
African Americans Women
The emancipation experienced during the
The Harlem Renaissance laid the foundation
1920s continued to influence gender roles,
for the civil rights movements, paving the
shaping the ongoing fight for equality and
way for greater equality and opportunities
women's rights.
for the Black community.

Wealthy Society
The opulence of the Roaring 20s remains
iconic in the collective memory, although the
Great Depression brought a significant shift
in lifestyles and a revaluation of values.

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 Conclusion
● The 1920s witnessed a juxtaposition of experiences; for African Americans, the wealthy,
and women, this era marked substantial changes in their daily lives.
● Contrasts between pre-1920s conditions and the impact of the Roaring 20s portray the
dramatic shifts in societal norms and cultural perceptions.
● The enduring legacy of this era resonates in present-day social movements, cultural
influences, and the ongoing quest for equality and social justice.

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 Resources
1. Library of Congress Archives: Provides a wide range of digital resources, including photographs,
newspapers, and documents from the 1920s.
2. National Museum of African American History and Culture: Offers detailed information on the
history and everyday life of African Americans.
3. TIME Magazine Archives: Access articles and covers from TIME magazine in the 1920s, offering
insights into life during that time.
4. Smithsonian Museum: Provides a diverse collection of resources on 1920s fashion, African
American art, and women's lives during that period

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Thank you!