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Women in American Life 1917-1942: Cultural Image and Economic Reality

• 1988 ----- b & w ----- 17 min ----- vhs
• Subjects covered: World War I creates many new employment opportunities for women; movies, new clothing styles and liberated attitudes bring about many visible changes; new legislation creates increasing hardships for Asian and Mexican families and for American Indian populations; lynching becomes a major issue for both Black and White women's organizations; the Harlem Renaissance adds a new voice to the heart of America; the personal and economic toll of the great depression affects women in many ways.
• Topics: (American Ethnic Studies, History: American, Women Studies)

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