Life, 1927-12-22 · page 7 of 36
Life — December 22, 1927 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
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.
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