The Wayward Woman: Progressivism, Prostitution, and Performance in the United States, 1888-1917 - Paperback

by Barbara Antoniazzi (Author)

Through an innovating collection of sources which brings together reform, theatrical, and legal texts, The Wayward Woman: Progressivism, Prostitution, and Performance in the United States, 1888-1917 explores the Progressive attitudes toward gender roles, racial formations, and the relationship between the citizens and the state.

Author Biography

Barbara Antoniazzi is postdoctoral fellow in American studies at the Free University of Berlin.