Virginia Nicholson's All the Rage
Virginia Nicholson's All the Rage is a lively social history of women in the 1950s that looks at how life in postwar Britain shaped and limited the lives of a new generation of women. Nicholson uses a sharp eye for cultural details and personal stories to show a decade that is typically romanticized but full of inconsistencies for women who are trying to meet beauty standards, deal with household life, work, and rebel.
This book offers voice to those who pushed the limits in a world that was always changing, from debutantes to factory girls, from housewives to fledgling feminists.
Set of Books
Great for fans of The Five, Hidden Figures, and Nicholson's own Perfect Wives in Ideal Homes. Also great for anybody who are interested in feminist history, British culture, and women's studies.
Why You Should Read All the Rage:
Rich Oral History: Includes stories from women of all classes and backgrounds.
Social Insight: A detailed look at how men and women acted in 1950s Britain.
Feminist Lens: Shows where the modern women's liberation movement came from.
Engaging Prose: Nicholson combines in-depth research with stories that are easy to read.
A Quote That Sticks Out (example style)
"These women were told to behave, but they were learning how to roar."
"මෙම කාන්තා පිරිසට සීරුවෙන් හැසිරෙන්න කියන ලදි නමුත් ඔවුන් ගැසීම් සටහන් කරමින් සිටියහ."
"இந்தப் பெண்கள் அமைதியாக இருக்கச் சொல்லப்பட்டனர் ஆனால் அவர்கள் சத்தமிட்டு எழுந்தார்கள்."
Availability on Booxworm.lk
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About the Book
Title: All the Rage
Virginia Nicholson is the author.
ISBN: 9781526612311
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Year of Publication: 2023
Number of Pages: About 512 (Paperback)
Type: Non-Fiction, History, Women's Studies, and Cultural Studies
