Women's Realm-Representation

Question 1

Front Cover-Modest Woman

Answer 1

Hand over mouth → Innocent, girlish

Fully clothed, fashionable, covered up (only face exposed)

Not sexualised → Reflects 1950s/60s domestic role of women

Question 2

Front Cover-Cover Lines

Answer 2

‘Children’s raincoats’, ‘treasury of homemaking’ → Women as mothers, homemakers

Traditional gender roles: Wife, mother, NOT an object for sex

Question 3

Sexual Revolution (1960s)

Answer 3

Feminism, contraceptive pill, divorce, abortion laws

Women’s rights increasing, but magazine still old-fashioned

Question 4

Atrixo Advert-Women & Domestic Sphere

Answer 4

Only her hand visible → Not objectified

Concerned with love & marriage, NOT sex

‘Wife keeps everything clean and spotless’ → Ideal homemaker

Question 5

Atrixo Advert-Men’s Role

Answer 5

Jacket & shirt → Works outside home

‘Husband keeps the home papered and painted’ → DIY & practical work

Reinforces traditional gender roles (mid-20th century)

Question 6

“May I Help You?” Page-Teen Girls & Sex Education

Answer 6

15-year-olds asking about pregnancy → Naïve, inexperienced

Agony aunt’s open response → Some women becoming more liberal

Question 7

The Masthead – “Women’s Realm”

Answer 7

‘Realm’ = Women’s Place

Belongs to the world of the magazine → Cooking, cleaning, sewing

Question 8

The Sunday Cook-Man’s role

Answer 8

Head of table, being served

Suit & tie → Power & status as head of family

Reinforces patriarchal society

Question 9

Overall Magazine Representation

Answer 9

Outdated Gender Roles

Less reflective of 60s feminism

More traditional & binary view of gender