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Framing feminism: Shaping women´s representation through magazine visual culture
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The visual representation of women in magazines has played
a central role in shaping public discussion around gender
roles, identity, and rights and will be explored in this
dissertation. The focus is primarily on the United States and
the United Kingdom. The study draws on feminist theory,
media studies, and design history to explore how visual
culture and editorial choices within magazines affect public
understanding and the feminist cause itself.
The research is conducted across five different design
periods: the Victorian era, Fin de Siècle era, Modernism,
Postmodernism, and Contemporaneity & Post-digital Era.
The research examines how changes in visual language
engage with political and social progress in women's rights.
Previous analysis is combined with new findings through
case studies, a survey of the reader, and an interview with the
creator of Pro.Vocazione, an Italian feminist magazine.
By bridging feminist historiography and visual
communication, the project highlights how editorial and
visual choices have contributed to feminist dialog. It
accentuates the magazine as a medium that not only reflects
but actively shapes the cultural and political visibility of
women. Through examination of both mainstream and
alternative publications, the thesis aims to provide a nuanced
analysis of the contribution of design to feminist discourse
and public awareness.
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Design history Magazine design Visual culture Feminist media representation Feminist theory