Judge — November 14, 1925 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a woman bearing an enormous globe on her shoulders, standing atop stacked books labeled "Science," "Literature," and other subjects. The figure is titled "Mrs. Atlas," invoking the mythological titan who holds up the heavens. The satire appears to criticize or comment on women's educational and intellectual burdens during the era when Judge magazine was published (likely early-to-mid 20th century). The cartoon suggests that women—personified as "Mrs. Atlas"—are expected to shoulder the weight of knowledge, culture, and learning while managing domestic responsibilities. The stacked books beneath her emphasize education's heavy load, making this likely social commentary on women's evolving roles in education and society.