ANT322H1 Lecture 2: ANT322 LECTURE 2
Document Summary
The flapper became a symbol or metaphor of the whole period. The prohibition (flapper, flaming youth drinking late at night and they needed to stop it) Feminism was starting in a political way and also in a social way. Music was based on improvisation and actually grew and came out of a religious context (african. But it had to be restricted related to the prohibition. Jazz summarizes this period of the 1920"s and showcases the lifestyle. No connection to history, we"re going to make our own history . Betty boop she becomes a symbol of the era/ period. Most histories have an ideological purpose- youth culture did not and was therefore. The film takes place in the moroccan desert, an oasis- emphasizes the idea of leaving all of your troubles behind (in the movie characters drink and talk about your problems, smoke as a sign of subversity) The film illustrates a cultural therapeutic session.
