SOCIAL SCIENCES
Gourley, Catherine

Gidgets and Women Warriors: Perceptions of Women in the 1950s and 1960s

(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.

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