Feminism and Pop Culture
Feminism in 1960s Sitcoms
Was there any feminism in 1960s sitcoms? The decade was a time of growing self awareness in much of U.S. society. A second wave of feminism exploded into public consciousness. You may not get explicit references to the burgeoning women s liberation movement , but 1960s television is filled with proto-feminist portrayals of women s lives....
Feminism in 1970s Sitcoms
During the Women s Liberation Movement, U.S. television audiences were offered a dose of feminism in several 1970s situation comedies. Moving away from the old-fashioned nuclear family-oriented sitcom model, many 1970s sitcoms explored new and sometimes controversial social or political issues. While still creating humorous shows, television...
'Women and Television' by Sheila Smith Hobson
What did women experience in the television industry during the 1960s? Read about this classic essay on the subject.
'The Help' and 1960s Feminism
Is 'The Help' a feminist novel? Take a closer look at some of the issues in Kathryn Stockett's bestselling book, with this examination of 'The Help' and 1960s feminism.
Feminism in ‘The Brady Bunch’
Is there feminism in 'The Brady Bunch' or is it too innocent and old-fashioned? You might be surprised at all the feminism in 'The Brady Bunch' when you consider its emphasis on fairness between the boys and the girls.
A Bunny's Tale - Gloria Steinem, 1963
Gloria Steinem's 1963 article on the Playboy Bunny phenomenon, based on her undercover work, is downloadable from Steinem's official website.