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The Beauty Myth

How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women

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The Beauty Myth

By: Naomi Wolf
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
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The bestselling classic that redefined our view of the relationship between beauty and female identity.

In today's world, women have more power, legal recognition, and professional success than ever before. Alongside the evident progress of the women's movement, however, writer and journalist Naomi Wolf is troubled by a different kind of social control, which, she argues, may prove just as restrictive as the traditional image of homemaker and wife. It's the beauty myth, an obsession with physical perfection that traps the modern woman in an endless spiral of hope, self-consciousness, and self-hatred as she tries to fulfill society's impossible definition of "the flawless beauty."

©2002, 1991 Naomi Wolf (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Body Positivity Gender Studies Social Sciences Mental Health Inspiring Discrimination Health
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If you grew up during these eras and wonder why you were hypersexualised as a child, you'll find some answers here! Feminism is world history, it affects both men and women especially young girls and young boys.

Must read for anyone growing up in 90s/2000s

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The book is brilliant! It was a pleasure to listen to the voice of the narrator :)

Brilliant

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I only wish I had discovered this book when I was an insecure teenager! This book is a benefit to all women who have ever felt that they are not good enough

This book changed my whole perception of myself!

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Essential reading for everyone. Understanding why women aren’t ’man-made’ and that feminism is not an ugly trait but a beautiful recognition of our sisters and their unique strengths. To reclaim our sex, women must understand the impact culture has had on us, this book brilliantly and intelligently walks us through the myths which dictate our sense of self.

Essential reading for every woman (and man)

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Confirmed what I somewhat knew all along and reaffirmed my positive self-beliefs. I have since stopped conforming and subscribing to modern day beauty ideals. I have stopped comparing myself to other women, changed my consumer habits and have never felt more liberated and happier. Loved every minute of this book.

Enlightening and empowering

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