Carol Dyhouse, a social historian, delves into the intricate patterns of women's lives across 19th and 20th century Britain, with a keen focus on gender and education. Her research thoughtfully examines how evolving notions of femininity are reflected in clothing and material culture, exploring the complex role of glamour within feminist discourse and its historical significance for women. Dyhouse's work offers insightful analyses of societal and cultural shifts, illuminating the historical experiences of women. She provides valuable perspectives on how women navigated and were shaped by the norms of their times.
This book is about the reshaping of women's lives, loves and dreams. It tells the story of how expectations and emotional landscapes have shifted since 1950, when marriage was a major determinant of female life chances and teenage girls dreamed of Mr Right and happy endings.
The story of female desire and fantasy, told through the cultural history of the heartthrob, from Byron to boy-bands. Feminists have commonly represented women as objects of the 'male gaze': this book looks at men through the eyes of women.