18th Century American Women

In the early 18th century, women were seen as trophies or devoted housewives, they were seen but not heard, submissive, and conservative. A dramatic change was made in the late 18th century, women became sexual objects due to their risqué acts, courageous persona, and seductive wardrobes. Seeking for equality, women wanted to prove to men that they were more than just a pretty face, but could be witty and have intelligence. Provocative roles led to stepping stones in bigger careers and ultimately gave women larger platform in the TV industry.
Along with the entertainment industry during this time period, women’s careers became more of a progress than ever before. Laura Keene was a great influence of the entertainment evolution for women by momentarily resisting the risqué way instead, she made the effort into theater particularly for women. Although there was controversy over her shows from critical men, she
This is challenging role that women had to partake in. The British Blondes set a landmarked American tour in 1868 with a “leg show” toward a simple performance of females as sexual objects, exposing as much of their body as they can get away with. But they only exposed a bit of their bodies because they also played parts of men. The British Blondes influence the culture of “leg work” according to the New York Tribune. Although the blondes were seen as sexual objects, they made a progress as dancers and entertainers by doing unique shows such as cross-dressing, parodies, providing images of female power, parades, and etc. They manipulated and used their sexual attraction to make a message to men. The advertisements revealed shapely women dressed as soldiers, but with tight-fitted leggings manipulating wealthy men with puppet strings. The Blondes were expressing how they felt about the wealthy men that used them for their