A bag as a symbol of women’s power

A bag can serve as a symbol of women’s power, and the bag of one of the most powerful and respected women of the XX century – Margaret Thatcher – is a bright proof of it. While her being on the post of the Prime-minister of Great Britain (1979—1990) the British press did not spare on commentaries about Margaret Thatcher’s bag. The journalists spoke about this elegant item as of a thing, that nearly possessed supernatural powers. Much time was spent by the British press in the attempts to analyze the bags of Margaret Thatcher. For example, this is what The Times wrote in an article published in June 1982: “She, as a rule, can not visit a ministry or an establishment without striking everyone with her bag…”

The press considered the bag of Margaret Thatcher to be able to establish power and to impose its owner’s will. If we compare the bags of Margaret Thatcher and Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we will see, that they look very similar to each other: square form, small size and short handles. Powerful women choose a certain type of bags and deliberately use this at first sight innocent women’s attribute to show their predominating power in the country.

Powerful ladies of today do not grant bags with their special attention. For instance, state secretary Condolisa Rise is known for not wearing bags at all. Hilary Clinton also practically never appears in the public with a bag.