Dec 20, 2009

A Room of One's Own | Compare and Contrast

1920s: Woolf and other British feminists such as Winifred Holtby and Rebecca West argue vigorously for women's equal opportunity in the professions and public life.

Today: Numerous female politicians, in Britain and elsewhere, have become prime ministers or presidents of their nations.

1920s: The Flapper is the female icon of the day. Her short hair and simply cut, loose dresses announce a new freedom of movement and action.

Today: Fly Girls and Riot Girls strut their stuff. These young women project independence and capability...