Commentators such as history professor Kevin F. White have used the phrase "first sexual revolution" to refer to the Roaring Twenties. Victorian Era attitudes were somewhat destabilized by World War I and alcohol prohibition in the United States. At the same time the women's suffrage movement obtained voting rights, the subculture of the flapper girl included pre-marital sex and "petting parties".
commentators such as history professor kevin f white have used the phrase "first sexual revolution" to refer to the roaring twenties victorian era attitudes were somewhat destabilized by world war i and alcohol prohibition in the united states at the same time the women's suffrage movement obtained voting rights the subculture of the flapper girl included pre-marital sex and "petting parties"