What did the term 'flapper' describe in the 1920s?
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Correct answer: A young woman embracing new fashions, independence, and challenges to gender norms
The flapper symbolized changing attitudes toward women's behavior, dress, and public independence. Although the image did not represent all women, it became a powerful symbol of 1920s cultural change.
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