JOURNAL ARTICLE

"Friend in Need": Cultivating homosocial communities in Love Story Magazine's fiction and editorial departments.

  • Published In: Journal of American Culture, 2024, v. 47, n. 3. P. 199 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fralick, Kaitlyn 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the role of homosocial communities in Love Story Magazine's fiction and editorial departments, focusing on the 30 March 1935 issue. The magazine's stories highlight the importance of female homosocial relationships in securing an appropriate romantic partner, emphasizing the qualities of an "ideal woman" for marriage. The editorial departments fostered a community among readers to help them navigate their own relationships, with advice columns addressing readers' romantic dilemmas and facilitating communication between same-sex readers. The magazine's structure and content reflect a consistent narrative that negotiates and upholds gender roles within a framework of homosociality, providing insight into how readers engaged with the idealized romance plots presented in the magazine. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of American Culture. 2024/09, Vol. 47, Issue 3, p199
  • Document Type:Editorial
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1542-7331
  • DOI:10.1111/jacc.13576
  • Accession Number:180987518
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