Katherine J Parkin: 2 books
Women at the Wheel
A Century of Buying, Driving, and Fixing Cars
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2017
Ever since the Ford Model T became a vehicle for the masses, the automobile has served as a symbol of masculinity. The freedom of the open road, the muscle car's horsepower, the technical know-how for tinkering: all of these experiences have largely been understood from the perspective of the male...
Food Is Love
Advertising and Gender Roles in Modern America
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2011
Modern advertising has changed dramatically since the early twentieth century, but when it comes to food, Katherine Parkin writes, the message has remained consistent. Advertisers have historically promoted food in distinctly gendered terms, returning repeatedly to themes that associated shopping...