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Cowboys (and cowgirls) are our weakness: Americans can't get enough of pointy boots and big hats

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The American cowboy and cowgirl image continues to be popular even as fads and fashions come and go. Analysts believe this is because cowboys represent adventure, intimacy with nature and self-sufficiency. Some also believe cowboys are also popular due to the carnal appeal they project.

Author: Larsen, Elizabeth
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1993
Cowhands

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Walk a mile in my clothes

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The reasons behind drag and cross-dressing have evolved from the mundane into a much deeper political and social intent. Drag is seen as a more effective way of delivering political and social messages. Others say that it will also foster better understanding between sexes.

Author: Larsen, Elizabeth
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
Clothing and dress, Clothing, Political activists, Activists

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Punch and Judy at the barricades

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Masks and puppet theater are an ancient art form which is finding increasing popularity and use in political activism. Puppet theater companies have staged performances to protest nuclear annihilation, AIDS and environmental destruction.

Author: Larsen, Elizabeth
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
Political aspects, Puppet theater

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