Social Relevance of Speakeasies: Prohibition, Flappers, Harlem, and Change

Authors

Joseph Collins, The College of WoosterFollow

Abstract

This Independent Study looks at the various aspects of speakeasies during Prohibition, and social changes that occurred during this time for Women and African Americans. Flappers were the main focus when discussing the social changes for women. The Harlem Renaissance, Jazz, the Great Migration, and Prohibition were topics covered when discussing the social changes of African Americans.

Advisor

Gedalecia, David

Department

History

Recommended Citation

Collins, Joseph, "Social Relevance of Speakeasies: Prohibition, Flappers, Harlem, and Change" (2012). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 3820.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/3820

Disciplines

United States History

Keywords

speakeasy, prohibition, flapper, 1920s, african american, jazz, harlem renaissance

Publication Date

2012

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis Exemplar