Life — December 22, 1927 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 5 This page contains three separate satirical pieces mocking gender relations and economic inequality in the early 20th century. The top cartoon depicts what appears to be a wealthy man at an entertainment venue (possibly a cabaret or theater) requesting food while surrounded by showgirls, captioned "Cui Bono?" ("Who benefits?")—suggesting wealthy men enjoyed luxuries while others struggled. Below, "Two Cloak-and-Suit Men Discuss an Employee" satirizes wealthy businessmen debating whether to give their female employee a raise, with one suggesting they already pay her enough. "No False Hope" shows a dialogue between a young woman and an older man, where he discourages her romantic expectations, implying her previous boyfriend has moved on. All three pieces critique class disparities and romantic/economic inequality between genders during this era.