Tag: Women's History
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Torches of Freedom: Smoking and Female Masculinity in France’s Early Twentieth Century
The cultural symbol of the cigarette is most often associated with men. Leila Hajek recasts the cultural history of the cigarette, discussing women’s appropriation of the traditionally masculine aesthetic in early-twentieth century France.
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Girdles and Charms: Notes on Women’s Healthcare and Christian and Jewish Practices Surrounding Birth During the Medieval Period
The article examines medieval birth practices, highlighting the roles of women and midwives in Christianity and Judaism. Helene Chaligne discusses the significance of birth girdles, charms, and relevant contemporary literature while querying historical perspectives on women’s healthcare involvement.
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SALVE! SPOTLIGHT
The reputation of Claudia Julia Livia is one of high contention. Georgie Nisbit recounts the various framings of her life in the style of a newspaper exposé.
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What does it mean to be a woman? Female Ideology, Editorial Strategy and Historical Erasure: Re-examining the Role of the Literary Wife in Nineteenth-Century Russia.
Lavinia Bird examines the significant yet often undervalued contributions of Russian literary wives, specifically Anna Dostoevskaya and Sophia Tolstaya. Her piece highlights their roles in their husbands’ successes and the complex female ideology of literary wifedom.
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Gluck – A Forgotten Queer Artist of the 1920s
Fleur O’Reilly explores the life and works of British queer artist Gluck, who defied gender expectations in both her personal life, but also in her original and distinct artworks.
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The Six Triple Eight (2024): A Review
Depicting major historical events in film is a difficult feat and often sparks controversy. Olivia Norbury reviews the recent release of war film The Six Triple Eight (2024), which follows the inspiring story of the only US. Women’s Army Corps unit of colour in World War II.
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Women’s Leisure in Nineteenth-Century Britain
Lauren Hood explores the leisure activities of women in nineteenth-century Britain expanded, and how these were influenced by class, gender expectations, and social responsibilities.
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Women and fertility in Early Cycladic Sculpture – Goddess or not?
Ancient Greek religion emphasised fertility and motherhood, with goddesses such as Artemis and Demeter playing pivotal roles. As Anna Smellie investigates, related cycladic statues and their exact function remain debated.
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