Imagining Gender, Nation and Consumerism in Magazines of the 1920s

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This comparative study explores the print cultures of the 1920s in the US and Canada by analyzing the influential 'Ladies' Home Journal' and the lesser-known 'Canadian Home Journal.' It reveals how both magazines shaped their imagined audiences, portraying them as readers, consumers, and citizens. The work delves into themes of gender, national identity, and consumerism, highlighting the magazines' roles in reflecting and influencing societal norms during this pivotal decade.