A study co-authored by a CU Boulder economist reveals how young wives played a significant role in financially kick-starting their families during the economic prosperity of the 1950s, also opening ...

American society in the 1950s was geared toward the family. Marriage and children were part of the national agenda. And the Cold War was in part a culture war, with the American family at the center ...

The 1950s marked a pivotal era for Black actresses in Hollywood, as the entertainment industry began to adapt to changing social narratives and demands for more authentic representation. While ...

Elizabeth arrives in Jamestown, Virginia, at the start of a visit to the United States in October 1957. Photo by Keystone / Hulton Archive / Getty Images In the spring of 1953, women from across the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fashion has always been cyclical, with past eras inspiring modern trends decade after decade. So, it ...

Never in history have we had two parties running on such radically different visions for women. On one end, leading the Democratic Party is a woman whose platform includes codifying Roe and protecting ...

The glamour of the 1950s was unparalleled, with women who captivated hearts and defined the era’s beauty standards. While each decade has its icons, the 1950s stands out for its distinctive allure and ...

SAVANNAH — Lucy Brannen and Catharine Varnedoe had a realization last year: Few Savannahians seem to remember the women who founded the city’s historic preservation movement. The cousins are leading ...

The film explores the lives of four American working women in the 1950s, highlighting their daily routines, challenges, and aspirations. Hazel Kennedy, a factory worker, balances her job with family ...

American society in the 1950s was geared toward the family. Marriage and children were part of the national agenda. And the Cold War was in part a culture war, with the American family at the center ...