Summary: Penny Tinkler (2014) – ‘Are You Really Living?’ If Not, ‘Get With It!’
9 views 0 purchase
Course
Perfect Self (SOWSVB9060)
Institution
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU)
A list of key concepts, a short summary and a comprehensive summary of the article: Penny Tinkler (2014) “Are You Really Living?” If Not, “Get With It!” The Teenage Self and Lifestyle in Young Women's Magazines, Britain 1957—70, Cultural and Social History, 11:4, 597—619.
, Penny Tinkler (2014) – ‘Are You Really Living?’ If Not, ‘Get With It!’
Penny Tinkler (2014) ‘Are You Really Living?’ If Not, ‘Get With It!’ The Teenage Self and
Lifestyle in Young Women’s Magazines, Britain 1957–70, Cultural and Social History, 11:4,
597-619.
Key concepts
New Ideal of Teenage Lifestyle (Late 1950s-1960s):
- During this period, young women’s magazines introduced a transformative ideal for
teenage girls.
Core Features of the Ideal:
- Being Oneself: Encouraged girls to express their individuality.
- Having Fun: Promoted enjoyment and fulfillment in life.
- Embracing Independence: Focused on self-reliance and freedom.
- Gaining Diverse Experiences: Encouraged exploration and learning.
- Seizing Opportunities (Work and Travel): Advocated for career and adventure.
Magazine Endorsement:
- Teen magazines enthusiastically promoted this ideal, emphasizing self-expression, self-
development, and the realization of one’s potential.
Tensions and Challenges:
- Fluid vs. Fixed Self: The emerging self was portrayed as both adaptable and stable.
- Sexual Expectations: Magazines often warned against pre-marital sex, complicating the
pursuit of the ideal.
- Marriage’s Impact: Women faced difficulties in maintaining the ideal lifestyle after
marriage.
Short Window of Opportunity:
- The ideal lifestyle was typically attainable only for single women, with limited options
for married women to continue their personal development and self-expression.
Magazine’s Stance on Early Marriage:
- Teen magazines discouraged early marriage but did not address the underlying reasons
behind the challenges faced by married women.
Impact on Women’s Lives:
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller sophanna. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $3.18. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
