Tuesday, May 25, 2021

SOCIAL & CULTURAL CONTEXTS in THE OBSERVER 1960s

3 front pages of The Observer from the 1960s:  


Every representation of women:

Adverts of women in lingerie - objectified and having the ideal body type which was slim

Lingerie is shows as being normal and should be used as it was used to appeal men

The Queen shown showing rare emotion due to the accident in Wales, Aberfan. 

'Jackie: we're very happy' - controversial second marriage of woman, woman defined her relationship not man.

Every mention of representation of ethnicity (or lack of it):

'Britain shoots a gold'  - Black power protest at Mexico Olympics

Marriage of a black woman to a Caucasian man 

An overall lack or diverse ethnic content

Social conditions (like divorce): 

'Lawyers will urge divorce by consent'- Law of commission 



1 comment:

  1. Jane Asher -actress
    Barbara Castle -politician

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