Enough To Drive You Crazy
This image of Dolly at a typewriter is from the 1980s film 9 to 5. By the 1980s, many women were in the office, but the glass barrier still existed in terms of positions.
Enough To Drive You Crazy
Women were typically limited to administrative tasks, as the lyrics to the song “9 to 5” reflect: “They simply utilize your brains, and they never give you credit.” If you allow it, it will drive you insane!
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Anthemic Dolly
Dolly Parton appears in another scene from the 1980 comedy 9 to 5. The film’s theme tune became an anthem for workers and unions. Labor leader Karen Nussbaum characterized it as beginning with pride – ‘Pour me a cup of aspiration,’ then moving on to complaints – ‘Barely getting by,’ and ending with collective power.
Anthemic Dolly
