Gidgets And Women Warriors

Examines the symbols that defined perceptions of women during the 1950s and 1960s and how they changed women's role in society.

Examines how popular culture during the Great Depression and later during the Second World War influenced the lives of women.

Examines the symbols that defined perceptions of women during the 1970s through the 1990s and how they brought about major changes for women.

Written in engaging and accessible prose by experts in the field, this reference introduces readers to the "hidden" history of women in America from 1938 to 1960, bringing their achievements to light and helping them gain the recognition they deserve. Chapters include: Arts and Literature Business Education Entertainment Family Health Politics Science and Medicine Society.

Examines the symbols that defined perceptions of women during the late 1910s and 1920s and how they changed women's role in society.

Examines the symbols that defined perceptions of women from the turn of the century through the end of World War I and how they changed women's role in society.