: Published by the Anchorage Daily News , this article details the mid-20th-century legal crackdowns on "percentage girls" who would drink tea or colored water while their "marks" paid for top-shelf alcohol.
: This study traces the lineage of "badass" female performance from early blues singers to contemporary b-girls, discussing how these women challenge traditional notions of femininity. b.girls
Historically, "B-girls" (short for bar girls) were women employed by bars to entice male patrons into buying expensive drinks. This subject is frequently covered in historical true crime or urban history papers. : Published by the Anchorage Daily News ,
: A historical regulatory document from the Wisconsin State Legislature illustrating the legal classifications and prohibitions surrounding young women's employment in entertainment and hospitality. Hip-Hop: A Culture of Vision and Voice - The Kennedy Center This subject is frequently covered in historical true
In modern sociology and cultural studies, "b-girls" are female practitioners of breaking (breakdancing). Academic papers on this topic often explore gender politics and visibility within the male-dominated hip-hop scene.
: This paper on ResearchGate analyzes how digital platforms have increased the visibility of female breakers while they still face structural gender inequalities.