Judge — December 17, 1921 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The top cartoon titled "IS A COLLEGE EDUCATION NECESSARY?" depicts a woman in academic robes dancing enthusiastically with a man in patterned clothing. The satire questions whether higher education is worthwhile for women, suggesting instead that dancing and social activities represent the actual outcome of college for female students. This reflects early 20th-century skepticism about women's higher education—the implication being that women attended college primarily to find husbands and enjoy social events rather than serious intellectual pursuit. The lower portion contains short humorous fiction pieces ("Nothing Permanent," "A Dilemma," etc.) typical of Judge's satirical content, mocking domestic life, marriage expectations, and social conventions of the era. The overall page reflects period attitudes dismissing women's educational ambitions.