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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ISBN
9781848136861
Publisert
2017
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Vendor
Zed Books
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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