Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era
During these years a slang term for a sexy woman outside the home was a bombshell.
Elaine Tyler May • Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era
It was not the first time that motherhood provided the female version of civic virtue.
Elaine Tyler May • Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era
domestic containment—how
Elaine Tyler May • Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era
There would develop among many people, especially youths . . . the reckless psychological state often seen following great disasters.”
Elaine Tyler May • Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era
they too suffer enormous stress and confusion.
Elaine Tyler May • Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era
recognize their increasing sexual and economic emancipation, but to channel those energies into the family.
Elaine Tyler May • Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era
simultaneous attack on domestic containment and the cold war ideology also found expression in the popular culture.
Elaine Tyler May • Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era
The criticism of women’s sexuality and employment was aimed at married as well as single women.
Elaine Tyler May • Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era
Mom, dad, and baby huddled together in a home bomb shelter as chaos reigns above, and a detailed drawing of a well-equipped shelter with “Home Sweet Home” tacked on the wall