The nineteenth century ballet placed the figure of the woman on the stage with a more protagonist role, the complexity of the technique, delicacy and elegance on the movements reinforced the idea of the woman as “Eternal Female”, so characteristically of the Romanticism as the allusion of beauty and love. Relevant figures from this time were Maria Taglioni, a French Prima Ballerina that immortalized many Ballets with her impeccable performance and Marius Pepita a Russian Choreographer that made Russia the international capital of ballet performance during the 19th century.
The opera as an spectacle integrates all the aspects of theatrical productions. During the 19th century operas were enjoyed by middle class people, it was characterized by
The nineteenth century was an era of change. The changes also included women's statuses; women were now able to participate in society. Although, in music women still weren't equal to men, as men had been creating music and performing for a long time beforehand. Before the nineteenth century, women with music abilities were to only play their music in a private setting. The first women that were allowed to openly create music were those that were upper-class.
The 1920s were a transformative decade for sports in America, including outstanding athletes, different sports and women’s sports. When you look back at sports in the 20s, you can see how it reflected and influenced people at the time. This time reflected different social and even cultural changes. The 1920s were a very time changing period. The 20s were a golden age, it was basically the start of basketball and football.
Women of the 1920s The 1920s was practically an American renaissance. It was particularly changing for women in the fact that they were gaining more rights.
The dominant classes of people in the 1800’s were that of the white male protestant, and most whom fit the picture were not wealthy or powerful. However, the great majority who attained independent wealth and status were. Those whom fit the following description were for sure socially disadvantaged; African slave, Native American, a female, or Catholic. And those of rich and power considered themselves Englishmen. As they would push the Native Americans of the land, enslave the Africans, and subordinate the women, these Englishmen would insist of their freedom to define themselves (Gorn, 2007 pp.67).
In 1860 women were mistreated, especially black women. Women in the 1800s were treated unfairly compared to white men. Men saw women as angelic creatures and that they shouldn't be/ capable of being voters, legislators, free traders, divines, physicians, and lawyers. Until 1837, no college in the United States accepted women as regular students. Some women teachers were underpaid.
Advertisement and Media had significantly enhanced modernity and promoted consumerism, which evoked culture conflict in the 1920s. The nation after the great war turns into a celebratory party for the entire decade. Cities grow larger and technologies improved significantly. Lives and beliefs of those living in the cities and those from rural areas completely differ from each other. Conflicts between the new and the old had rose in the decade of prosperity.
From the 1800’s to the 20th century, women had gained a lot more independence than they had before. In the year 1777 when voting started to become more relevant, women were decided not to be allowed to be apart of voting, unlike now in the 21st century where women are allowed to vote. From the beginning of the 18th century, women were discriminated against until the middle of the 18th century. After the mid-1750’s, women started to gain more ground on rights and things that they were more freely allowed to do. Women slowly started to gain more ground on things to do such as being guaranteed equal pay starting from the year 1872 to current present time.
During the 19th century modernization and the changing nature of work had changed throughout the United States. This change contributed to new ideas about women and men’s roles in the home and in society and also encouraged new ways of thinking about the ideal characteristics of men and women. More women were seen in public shopping, attending theaters, and amusement parks, which ultimately led to a more co-ed interaction in society. Men engaged in prostitution, drinking, and gambling during their leisure time, which caused them to spend even more time outside of their home. Some of these changes were positive, but brought forth negative outcomes.
Hastened by the Civil War, the years after and leading up to WWI found the United States in the throws of dramatic social change. The shift to an industrial society, city expansion, immigration and a growing consumer culture all played a major role in the reexaminations of cultural and political practices. At the forefront of the changes was a crisis about individualism. The achievement of the individual was becoming difficult to see with the rise of bigger corporations and rapid industrialization.
During the 1900s, upper class women in America lived luxurious lives that consisted of maintaining a pleasant appearance and entertaining guests. However, women of this prestige typically underwent more social restrictions than those of a lessor status. For example, societies view on women failed to revolve around equality. These previous concepts of how life was during the 1900s are illuminated greatly in “The Yellow Wallpaper,” written by Charlotte Gilman. This accumulative story is about a woman named Jane whose thoughts are suppressed by her husband who prescribes her a treatment for her nervousness.
Ovid published a book titled “The Art of Love” to help men win over women they desired. This book gives inside on what must be done to win women, as well as the Ovid’s opinion of women. It also showcases the immoral he brings to the Roman Empire. Ovid believes that a man should focus on his appearance and his behavior to make women fall in love with him.
American Women in the Late 1800’s Were married American women in the late 1800’s expected to restrict their sphere of interest to the home and the family? In the late 1800’s women were second-class citizens. Women were expected to limit their interest to the home and family. Women were not encouraged to obtain a real education or pursue a professional career. After marriage, women did not have the right to own their own property, keep their own wages, or sign a contract.
The Great Gatsby What do you know about “being in the shoes” of women in the 1920s ? The 19th amendment gained women the right to vote. With more freedom came fashion/style with flappers, skirts, hats, hairstyles and many more styles or fashion that started a movement. Following the roles of women after the war the result were sexually liberated.
In ancient times, there is a general sense that women were simply items and slaves to their husbands. Ancient Greece specifically has a renowned reputation of favoring men. Men possessed the dominant role in public affairs and events while most women were pressured to stay at home. Very few records extensively discuss women; the records focus mostly on men. Despite the lacking records, it is certain how ancient Greeks viewed their women and their relationships with their male counterparts.
The word “ballet” brings to mind words such as “grace” or “beauty” when heard by many people. The definition itself states that it is a form of dance that uses precise steps and light, graceful motions. This definition was in the minds of those who attended the Théâtre des Champs-Élysèes in May 1913, but rather they were greeted with the complete opposite. When Igor Stravinsky’s ballet Rite of Spring opened, the audience was greeted with swift, chaotic music that quickly became a whirlwind of sound. The music softened and the curtains opened to a primitive dance, causing mass hysteria throughout the theatre.