The Beauty Myth: How Images Of Beauty Are Used Against Women

The Beauty Myth: How Images Of Beauty Are Used Against Women

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Author: Naomi Wolf
Binding: Hardback
Published: VINTAGE BOOKS, 1991

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This seminal work of feminist non-fiction, The Beauty Myth: How Images Of Beauty Are Used Against Women, critically examines the pervasive and often damaging influence of societal beauty standards on women. It argues that as women gained political and economic power, a new, more insidious beauty myth emerged to control and diminish them. The text uncovers how industries profit from women's insecurities, perpetuating an unattainable ideal that undermines self-worth and equality. Wolf presents a compelling case for recognizing and dismantling these cultural constructs, offering a powerful call to action for liberation from aesthetic oppression. This influential analysis remains highly relevant, illustrating the ongoing struggle against superficial ideals.

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Author: Naomi Wolf
Binding: Hardback
Published: VINTAGE BOOKS, 1991

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This seminal work of feminist non-fiction, The Beauty Myth: How Images Of Beauty Are Used Against Women, critically examines the pervasive and often damaging influence of societal beauty standards on women. It argues that as women gained political and economic power, a new, more insidious beauty myth emerged to control and diminish them. The text uncovers how industries profit from women's insecurities, perpetuating an unattainable ideal that undermines self-worth and equality. Wolf presents a compelling case for recognizing and dismantling these cultural constructs, offering a powerful call to action for liberation from aesthetic oppression. This influential analysis remains highly relevant, illustrating the ongoing struggle against superficial ideals.