Life — October 22, 1925 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This sketch depicts a formal gathering or meeting, with a speaker addressing an audience of women seated in what appears to be an institutional or civic space. The title "The New Order—'Shall we..." suggests satirical commentary on contemporary social change, likely referencing women's evolving roles in public life. The packed venue and attentive audience indicate this concerns significant social developments. Given Life magazine's satirical nature, this likely mocks either the expansion of women's participation in civic affairs or debates about changing gender roles in early-to-mid 20th century America. The incomplete caption prevents definitive interpretation of the specific target. The sketch's tone—detailed but slightly exaggerated—is typical of Life's gentle social satire of the era.