What was one major change associated with the image of the 'flapper' in the 1920s?
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Correct answer: A challenge to traditional gender norms through fashion, behavior, and independence
Flappers symbolized changing ideas about women's independence, fashion, and social behavior in the 1920s. Although not all women lived this way, the image reflected broader debates about modern womanhood.
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