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Gourley, Catherine

Gibson Girls and Suffragists: Perceptions of Women from 1900 to 1918

144 pp. | Twenty-First Century | November, 2007 | Library ISBN 978-0-8225-7150-6 $38.60
(3) YA Images and Issues of Women in the Twentieth Century series. This excellent series catalogues the outrages that spurred women to combat sexism in twentieth-century America. It spotlights activists as well as dissenters and mixed-message makers (e.g., Charlie's Angels). The series specializes in dissecting how women are portrayed in popular culture, an accessible jumping-off point for readers. Each book overflows with fascinating captioned photos and illuminating archival advertisements. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Images and Issues of Women in the Twentieth Century titles: Flappers and the New American Woman, Gibson Girls and Suffragists, Gidgets and Women Warriors, Ms. and the Material Girls, and Rosie and Mrs. America.
Reviewer: Nell Beram

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