Routledge New Woman Hybridities: Femininity and Feminism Book

Explore the complex history of the New Woman through this academic study from Routledge. Part of the Transnational Perspectives on American Literature series, this book examines the cultural and socio-political debates surrounding femininity and feminism between 1880 and 1930. Since the 1970s, scholars have focused on the New Woman as a central figure in literary and cultural politics. This work investigates her role as a symbol of sexual anarchy, a mediator between mass market and modernist cultures, and a marker of modernity. By looking at the diversity of meanings assigned to this figure, the text provides a deep look into how she represented the consolidation of political liberation movements at the turn of the century. This volume is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in anthropology, sociology, and the history of American literature. It offers a detailed analysis of how international consumer culture and shifting social norms shaped the identity of women during a period of significant global change.