January 1, 1970

Even women who enjoyed more active pursuits – such as the ‘girl weight lifters’ in this video from 1954, who are described by the narrator described as ‘the weaker sex’ – are seen as doing so to keep their slim figures to remain attractive for their menfolk.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/V72q3SJW_bI

copyright: British Pathé

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