Category Archives: Women
Housework and the Happy Homemaker
Happy Homemaker To believe all the colorful mid-century advertisements no one was the beneficiary of the cold war culture of casual, carefree living more so than the housewife of the 1950’s and ‘60s. All manner of unparalleled ease from cleaning
Housework and the Happy Homemaker
Happy Homemaker To believe all the colorful mid-century advertisements no one was the beneficiary of the cold war culture of casual, carefree living more so than the housewife of the 1950’s and ‘60s. All manner of unparalleled ease from cleaning
Abortion Rights – Driving Ms. Crazy
Step on the Gas Nervous Dot the Democrat is sure glad that Bette’s husband Dick drives a Chevrolet. Men can be real speed demons on the road but with Republican Dick every ride is big and steady! Dot and Bette
Abortion Rights – Driving Ms. Crazy
Step on the Gas Nervous Dot the Democrat is sure glad that Bette’s husband Dick drives a Chevrolet. Men can be real speed demons on the road but with Republican Dick every ride is big and steady! Dot and Bette
Black Stereotypes in Advertising- Maid to Order
The Oscar so White movement has justly taken Hollywood to task for its diversity problem. Much has been made of the fact that when the Academy has given an Oscar to black actors it has, nearly 55 % of the
Black Stereotypes in Advertising- Maid to Order
The Oscar so White movement has justly taken Hollywood to task for its diversity problem. Much has been made of the fact that when the Academy has given an Oscar to black actors it has, nearly 55 % of the
Dial Up Romance- Retro Style
Retro Advice Reveals What He Really Thinks of You Filed away in the retro romance department is this 1973 gem which offers a gal a hassle-free way to find out what that groovy boy you like really thinks of
Dial Up Romance- Retro Style
Retro Advice Reveals What He Really Thinks of You Filed away in the retro romance department is this 1973 gem which offers a gal a hassle-free way to find out what that groovy boy you like really thinks of
A Valentine From the Vault
With Valentines day fast approaching, the media is running rampant with romance tips. Forget everything else you’ve read – think Heinz. Who knew a simple condiment in your kitchen could come to your romance rescue? During the dark days of
A Valentine From the Vault
With Valentines day fast approaching, the media is running rampant with romance tips. Forget everything else you’ve read – think Heinz. Who knew a simple condiment in your kitchen could come to your romance rescue? During the dark days of
Politics – Where the Boys Are
Due to a faux pas on Friday, a feminist icon found herself in a very politically incorrect moment. Gloria Steinem got into hot water when she commented that young women are supporting Bernie Sanders for only one reason… to meet
Politics – Where the Boys Are
Due to a faux pas on Friday, a feminist icon found herself in a very politically incorrect moment. Gloria Steinem got into hot water when she commented that young women are supporting Bernie Sanders for only one reason… to meet
No Bodies Perfect- Even Barbie
I’m worried about Petite Barbie. Now that America’s ideal beauty standards are evolving as full-figured, voluptuous bodies like Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé have become iconic and widely emulated, newly minted Petite Barbie may suffer the indignity of lingering on the
No Bodies Perfect- Even Barbie
I’m worried about Petite Barbie. Now that America’s ideal beauty standards are evolving as full-figured, voluptuous bodies like Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé have become iconic and widely emulated, newly minted Petite Barbie may suffer the indignity of lingering on the
Barbie’s Body Evolves
News flash: Barbie’s got some junk in her trunk! After nearly 57 years, Barbie is finally packing on some healthy pounds and she’s not rushing to sign up with Jenny Craig to shed them! In fact she’s quite okay with
Barbie’s Body Evolves
News flash: Barbie’s got some junk in her trunk! After nearly 57 years, Barbie is finally packing on some healthy pounds and she’s not rushing to sign up with Jenny Craig to shed them! In fact she’s quite okay with
Remembering Abortion Before Roe v Wade
Today on the 43rd anniversary of Roe V Wade and with the Supreme Court set to revisit women’s fundamental right to access abortion in the Whole Woman’s Health v Cole Case, the most serious threat to abortion rights since 1992-
Remembering Abortion Before Roe v Wade
Today on the 43rd anniversary of Roe V Wade and with the Supreme Court set to revisit women’s fundamental right to access abortion in the Whole Woman’s Health v Cole Case, the most serious threat to abortion rights since 1992-
The Telephone and the Housewife
It’s a very mobile Christmas. Imagine the old days of being tied to a desktop computer to do shopping. It’s so 2006. As we swipe our ways through the holidays on our smart phones, it’s hard to remember a time
The Telephone and the Housewife
It’s a very mobile Christmas. Imagine the old days of being tied to a desktop computer to do shopping. It’s so 2006. As we swipe our ways through the holidays on our smart phones, it’s hard to remember a time
Envisioning The American Dream 