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Mad Women presents a frank, insider narrative of the New York advertising scene during the 1960s and 1970s. Drawing on her own experience as a female copywriter and interviews with colleagues, Maas offers anecdotes that illustrate the era’s rampant sexism, pervasive sexual culture, and the challenges women faced balancing career and motherhood. The book provides a detailed, humorous, and revealing look at the workplace dynamics that shaped the industry, including the attitudes toward equal pay, the prevalence of three‑martini lunches, and the widespread sexual freedoms of the time.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Jane Maas
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