Retro Women

Name: Retro Women
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ISBN: 9781760798642

The Evolution of Women

Juanita Dodige

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New Holland
13 April 2026

Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Social & cultural history; Gender studies: women

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Retro Women captures the transformative decades from the 1950s to the 1970s.

A tribute and celebration of women from the elegance and grace of the 1950s housewifewith delight charms, elegant fashion styles to questioning their independence of the 1960sto breaking down barriers in the 1970s.

In this book it looks back through those transformative decades and how women duringeach era changed and evolved with more self-expression and questioned their choic-es against traditions of society and what was expected of women and their role in thehome, the workplace and relationships, to embrace their freedom.

In each era there are iconic retro women who influenced women all over the world in-cluding fashion trends and giving women a voice in society.

Then there were the trailblazers empowered women fighting for women s rights to workand have equal rights as men and for women to have bank accounts, and get a furthereducation, vote in elections, take on more senior roles in the workplace.

Retro Women is a journey through these decades showcasing how women forged theirpaths with confidence and grace for future generations.

By: Juanita Dodige
Imprint: New Holland
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 220mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 816g
ISBN: 9781760798642
ISBN 10: 1760798649
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 13 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming