Vicki L. Ruiz, “The flapper and the chaperone|Course hero helper

Discussion prompt:

Consider this weeks readings (Vicki L. Ruiz, “The flapper and the chaperone”) in the ci text of our lecture on Great Migrations and The New Women. How were the experience of Mexican-American teens different from Anglo teens? How were they similar? How did Mexican- American girls push back against their families and gain independence?

SOLUTION

In Vicki L. Ruiz’s article “The flapper and the chaperone,” she discusses how Mexican-American and Anglo-American teens experienced different social expectations in the early 20th century. Mexican-American teens were expected to adhere to traditional gender roles and familial obligations, whereas Anglo-American teens were beginning to challenge these norms and embrace a new sense of independence.