Looks at the roles of American women in the 1950s and 1960s seen in the stereotypes of the attractive, attentive housewife and the educated working woman and illustrates how they were reflected in the magazines, television shows, and films of the time.

Looks at the roles of American women at the turn of the century as seen in the stereotypes of the sophisticated and fashionable Gibson girl and the strong-minded suffragists and illustrates how they were reflected in the magazines, television shows, and films of the time.Looks at the roles of American women at the turn of the century as seen in the stereotypes of the sophisticated and fashionable Gibson girl and the strong-minded suffragists and illustrates how they were reflected in the magazines, television shows, and films of the time.

Looks at the role of women in postwar America, discussing the common perceptions of women at the time--including flappers and housewives--and illustrating how they were reflected in the magazines, catalogs, and films of the time.

Looks at the roles of American women in the 1930s and 1940s seen in the stereotypes of the strong, patriotic 'Rosie the Riveter' and the frugal homemaker 'Mrs. America' and illustrates how they were reflected in the magazines, catalogs, and films of the time.Looks at the roles of American women in the 1930s and 1940s seen in the stereotypes of the strong, patriotic 'Rosie the Riveter' and the frugal homemaker 'Mrs. America' and illustrates how they were reflected in the magazines, catalogs, and films of the time.

Portrays women from diverse walks of life who made their voices heard during the 1920s.

Portrays women from diverse walks of life who made their voices heard during the 1960s, including those from the civil rights movement, protests, and in the arts.

Depicts the new public role for women, describes the difficulties women faced in the workplace, and examines their treatment under the New Deal.

Examines technology's effect on the role of women, looks at the increased opportunities for women after the turn of the century, and discusses the suffrage movement.

Discusses the role of women during World War II and in the postwar years of both expanding and contracting opportunities for them, as many sought their rightful place as full American citizens. (view table of contents)

Examines technology's effect on the role of women, looks at the increased opportunities for women after the turn of the century, and discusses the suffrage movement. (view table of contents)

Depicts the new public role for women, describes the difficulties women faced in the workplace, and examines their treatment under the New Deal. (view table of contents)

Describing the heroic efforts of the many women who served during the Second World War, a collection of personal accounts relates their participation in the military, medicine, journalism, and in volunteer efforts, and notes their impact on women's equality.