Jazz and Cultural Change
The reactions to the social changes of the Twenties were varied. Many people, mainly the older generation, believed that the new morals were sinful and that the younger generation was 'going to the devil'. Jazz music had many elements of excitement and encouraged dance which proved to be very appealing to those seeking to rebel, or "live the high life" in the 1920s. However, we can still see these morals represented in society today, and they had their origins in the "Roaring Twenties".
The reactions towards jazz music were similarly varied. It was a success with the young, and Jazz came to symbolise immorality and cultural freedom, two great changes that were sweeping the 20s decade. As Jazz was essentially an African-European style of music, it also helped to break down the racial prejudices against African-Americans.
Jazz helped form the basis of our present day entertainment-loving society. It played a major role in these changes of the 20's era, and its acceptance was the acceptance of the modern world and the values we still see in society today.
The reactions towards jazz music were similarly varied. It was a success with the young, and Jazz came to symbolise immorality and cultural freedom, two great changes that were sweeping the 20s decade. As Jazz was essentially an African-European style of music, it also helped to break down the racial prejudices against African-Americans.
Jazz helped form the basis of our present day entertainment-loving society. It played a major role in these changes of the 20's era, and its acceptance was the acceptance of the modern world and the values we still see in society today.