20 October 1962

"What to Do with Such a Man!"

Halfway through the 60s Dutch women's magazines still concentrated on traditional themes. Women took care of the household and had to find a decent husband who earned a living. This issue of the Dutch women's magazine Libelle [Dragonfly] warns women to marry the right man. Following the warning is a list of about ten types of man that would not be suitable. Besides being wary of a kitchen prince (on the front cover), the reader should also avoid the studious type, the party animal, and the dedicated hobbyist.

See also:

•  Dutch Women's Magazines website

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