Representing Berlin

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Berlin is examined as a complex sexual landscape, where femininity significantly influenced its portrayal from the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries. Dorothy Rowe delves into the cultural dynamics that shaped perceptions of women in the city, especially following World War I. She highlights how fears surrounding women's liberation and rising prostitution transformed Berlin's image from one of allure to one marked by alienation and anxiety, revealing the intricate relationship between gender, sexuality, and urban identity during this tumultuous period.