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From front porch to back seat explores the transformation of American dating practices during the twentieth century. The book traces how shifting social norms, media influence, and changing gender roles reshaped courtship etiquette, sexual behavior, and mate selection in the United States. By examining key milestones—from the post‑war boom to the sexual revolution—the author illuminates the broader historical forces that redefined dating in a rapidly modernizing society.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Beth L. Bailey
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