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Cartoon - sex before marriage?

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Cartoon - sex before marriage?

"You won't marry a man who snores in bed? But darling, how are you going to find out?" An interesting comment on the question of sex before marriage. Date: circa 1940

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Apron Attitude Attitudes Before Changing Chat Chatter Chatting Choices Desk Discovery Gossip Gossiping Innocence Ledger Office Pool Relationships Secretary Snore Snoring Striped Typewriter Typing Typist Values Wastepaper


You won't marry a man who snores in bed?

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This intriguing question, posed in the form of a cartoon from circa 1940, offers a humorous yet insightful commentary on the societal attitudes towards sex before marriage and the changing values of the time. The cartoon depicts a secretary, dressed in a striped apron and holding a typewriter, sitting at her desk surrounded by ledgers and a wastepaper basket. She is engaged in a lively conversation with a group of women, all of whom are gossiping and chattering around her. One woman, with a knowing smile, asks the question to the secretary, who looks surprised and slightly embarrassed. The man in question is shown lying in bed, snoring loudly, with a thought bubble above his head reading "Married last week." The cartoon plays on the double entendre of the phrase "snores in bed," implying both the literal snoring and the metaphorical idea of being sexually experienced before marriage. The cartoon reflects the changing social attitudes towards sex and relationships during the 1940s. While premarital sex was still considered taboo, there was a growing trend towards more open and honest discussions about sexuality. The cartoon acknowledges the reality that many women were making choices about their sexual experiences before marriage, and that this was a source of both amusement and concern for society. The image also highlights the role of women in the workplace and the importance of gossip and chatter in their social lives. The secretary, who is the focus of the conversation, is depicted as a typical working woman of the time, typing away at her desk and engaging in idle chatter with her colleagues. The cartoon offers a glimpse into the complex and nuanced ways that women navigated the social norms and expectations of their time, and the choices they made about love, relationships, and sexuality.

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