Option Two: Gender Defying the traditional Victorian way of life, Coney Island at the beginning of the twentieth century had a profound impact on societal norms. Outside of Coney Island, women were often treated as inferior while men ruled the throne in nearly all aspects of life. However, within Coney Island the gender gap was equalized. Coney Island served as a catalyst to a change in the traditional mindset. In traditional society, women were resigned …showed first 75 words of 1179 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1179 total…a new approach to the lifestyle that would stumble their way. Each individual that encountered the wonders of Coney Island viewed life in a broad and more extensive manner. People came to realize that life was not meant to be strict and defined; with an open mind, even life’s wildest fantasies could come true. Works Cited Amusing The Million. Kasson, John F.. The Unfinished Nation. Brinkley, Alan. “Coney Island.” Film “Industrialization.” Class Notes. August 30, 2000.