Magazines have been a popular media source for women, both historically and in modern times. They have not only provided enjoyment and relaxation for their female readers, but have also supplied useful information to women throughout the decades, including health information, relationship advice, and cultural recommendations. Popular genres include fashion, lifestyle, and fitness publications, with an increasing diversification into niche markets such as bridal, pregnancy, beauty, ethnic, celebrity, food, and parenting titles. Women have been active in both the mainstream and independent magazine markets. In fact, the magazine industry within the United States and Britain is the only media industry in which women have dominated-and continue to dominate-as media producers, including in powerful positions like senior editors, art directors, and publishers.

The beginning of the 21st ...