Judge — March 4, 1922 — page 5: what you’re looking at

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# "The Outgoing Male" - Judge Magazine, March 4, 1923 This cartoon satirizes changing gender dynamics in the early 1920s. The title "The Outgoing Male" appears to mock men's declining social dominance during this era. The image depicts a woman in classical or allegorical dress, confidently gesturing while a man (shown only partially, in dark silhouette) appears subordinate or diminished beside her. The satire likely references the post-WWI period when women gained the vote (1920), entered the workforce more broadly, and challenged traditional gender roles. The "outgoing" male—departing from his former position of authority—contrasts with the woman's prominent, commanding presence. Judge's satirical tone suggests the magazine viewed these social shifts with skepticism or humor, representing anxieties some held about women's expanding independence and influence.