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A Lady's Life in the 1920s, Part 4: A Friday Night

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Courtship and Dating in 1920s America

This chapter explores the dating and courtship practices of women in 1920s America. It discusses how the concept of dating became prevalent during this time and how women in the cities had more freedom to mingle with eligible bachelors. The chapter also highlights the changing sexual behavior and attitudes towards premarital relations, with surveys suggesting that a larger percentage of women in the 1910s and 20s engaged in sexual encounters before marriage compared to previous generations.

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