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Glamour - Women, History, Feminism (Paperback, 2)
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Glamour - Women, History, Feminism (Paperback, 2)
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How do we understand glamour? Has it empowered women or turned them
into objects? Once associated with modernity and the cutting edge,
is it entirely bound up with nostalgia and tradition? This unique
and fascinating book tells the story of glamour. It explores the
changing meanings of the word, its relationship to femininity and
fashion, and its place in twentieth century social history. Using a
rich variety of sources - from women's magazines and film to social
surveys and life histories - Carol Dyhouse examines with wit and
insight the history and meaning of costume, cosmetics, perfume and
fur. Dyhouse disentangles some of the arguments surrounding
femininity, appearance and power, directly addressing feminist
concerns. The book explores historical contexts in which glamour
served as an expression of desire in women and an assertion of
entitlement to the pleasures of affluence, finally arguing that
glamour can't simply be dismissed as oppressive, or as male
fantasy, but can carry celebratory meanings for women.
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