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The Women of 1920s Prohibition Revisited: The FYREBIRDS Edition

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Women of Prohibition: Hosts and Rebels

This chapter explores the lives of women as hostesses in speakeasies during the Prohibition, highlighting their resilience and adaptability in a male-dominated environment. It features influential figures like Texas Guinan and Belle Livingston and examines the cultural shifts and backlash from men as women began to assert their independence. The narrative also delves into the rise of female bootleggers and their legal challenges, ultimately illustrating how Prohibition sparked women's political mobilization and reshaped societal views on gender roles.

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