Women's Leisure in England 1920–60

Claire Langhamer, Susan Williams, Susan Williams , Susan Williams

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English

Manchester University Press
03 October 2000

Social & cultural history; Cultural studies; Gender studies: women; Sociology: sport & leisure

Series: Studies in Popular Culture

This insightful book offers a timely assessment of the complex relationship between women and leisure in England, drawing upon recent feminist theory. Departing from approaches which focus on particular activities or institutions, it places everyday experiences at its centre, presenting a wide-ranging and lively account of changing perceptions, representations and experiences of leisure across the period 1920-60. It addresses the nature of leisure within women's lives, examining shifting understandings of the concept and identifying areas of definitional ambiguity such as the 'family' holiday, shopping and handicrafts. Focusing upon experiences of leisure across the life cycle, it provides a detailed assessment of the particular forms of leisure enjoyed by women at distinct stages of their lives, including cinema-going, dancing, socialising and home-based pursuits. The book demonstrates that experiences and perceptions of leisure were fundamentally structured along life cycle lines: leisure in youth was often characterised by freedom and independence whilst leisure in adulthood became a vehicle for service and duty to others. -- .

By: Claire Langhamer
Index by: Susan Williams, Susan Williams, Susan Williams
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 336g
ISBN: 9780719057373
ISBN 10: 071905737X
Series: Studies in Popular Culture
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 03 October 2000
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Part 1: The nature of leisure in women's lives 1. 'A planned night out'? Conceptualising 'leisure' in historical research 2. 'Waiting for the pie to brown': leusire, work and definitional ambiguity Part 2: Leisure and the life cycle 3. 'Stepping out with the young set': youthful freedom and independence 4. 'Do you come here often?' Courtship, sex and leisure 5. 'Pleasure loving mothers'? Leisure in adult life Conclusion -- .

Claire Langhamer is Lecturer in History at the University of Sussex

Reviews for Women's Leisure in England 1920–60

'This is a well-written, interesting and authoritative book, which should be of interest both to students and to academic readers. Dr Langhamer has used a very wide and impressive range of sources, newspapers, mass observation, oral testimony and many secondary sources. A valuable work.' -- Dr Elizabeth Roberts, Lancaster University -- .