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Lynn Peril

    Lynn Peril sa venuje fascinujúcej oblasti populárnej kultúry, najmä rodovým rolám a očakávaniam od žien. Prostredníctvom svojho písania a publikovania skúma historické a kultúrne predpisy týkajúce sa ženskosti. Jej práca sa ponára do starých sex a dating manuálov, etikety a svojpomocných kníh, odhaľujúc, ako tieto zdroje formovali a obmedzovali chápanie toho, čo znamená byť ženou. Peril ponúka prenikavý pohľad na tieto spoločenské konštrukcie a ich vplyv na individuálne skúsenosti.

    Swimming in the Steno Pool
    College Girls: Bluestockings, Sex Kittens, and Co-Eds, Then and Now
    • The book explores the duality of the college girl archetype, juxtaposing the image of a studious, bespectacled geek with that of a seductive figure in provocative attire. It delves into the historical context of women's education in America, highlighting the empowerment gained through college while also addressing the persistent cultural stereotypes that emerged in popular media. Works like "Sex Kittens Go to College" and various men's magazines illustrate society's mixed feelings about educated women, revealing the tension between empowerment and objectification.

      College Girls: Bluestockings, Sex Kittens, and Co-Eds, Then and Now
    • Swimming in the Steno Pool

      • 291 stránok
      • 11 hodin čítania
      3,7(125)Ohodnotiť

      Feed your boss's ego. Dress for success. And don't let your heels trip you up on the corporate ladder.

      Swimming in the Steno Pool