Judge — May 17, 1924 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of "Judge" Magazine Page (May 14, 1924) This page depicts a domestic scene involving a "floorwalker" (a department store employee who assisted customers) addressing a woman. The caption reads: "Floorwalker—Are you being taken care of, Miss?" with her response: "It's none of your business if I am!" The satire targets changing social mores of the 1920s, particularly the "New Woman"—the independent, modern female who rejected Victorian propriety. The woman's sharp retort to the solicitous employee suggests she's asserting her right to privacy and autonomy, refusing deference or paternalistic concern. Children visible in the background may emphasize the clash between traditional family structures and modern attitudes. The cartoon mocks both the woman's boldness and the awkwardness it creates in public spaces.