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Alix Kates Shulman discusses her book "Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen"

BROADCAST: Jul. 28, 1972 | DURATION: 00:54:15

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Synopsis

Sasha, the main character in Alix Kates Shulman's book, "Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen" is obsessed and worried about her good looks. Sasha is all of 24 now, and she was told that by the time she's 30, her good looks will fade. Once a new queen is named, Sasha's mother tells her, you become a has been. The prom queen theme of the book, says Shulman, is to compete for the man and to be #1. Similar to the Miss America contest, women are parading before the men, parading before the judges for their attention.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 28, 1972

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Feminism, Women, Women's Studies Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Shulman, Alix Kates Memoirs of an ex-prom queen. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Prom queen Appearance Good looks Machoism Feminism

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