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Kathleen B. Casey, Ph.D-Director of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Furman University Kathleen B. Casey, Ph.D-Director of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Furman University

The Purse Is More Than a Fashion Statement. It’s a Historical and Social Signifier.

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  • August 4, 2025
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Far more than fashion, the purse has long served as a vessel of identity, resistance and survival—especially for those pushed to society’s margins.

The Purse Is More Than a Fashion Statement. It’s a Historical and Social Signifier.

 

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