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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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Though now 24 years old, this book is still terrifyingly current.

The book I wish I had read at 14.

Essential reading

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This is very important book for each woman. Cosmetic surgeries are increasing in my region of the world. Yet personally Made me grateful that we in this same region are being paid equally to men!

Should be read by all women

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I have spent my whole life judging myself on my looks. Not sure how easy it will be to let go but thanks to this book I know I should.

Good grief

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So much great information- found it extremely interesting, Has changed the way I feel about a lot of aspects of being a woman and how I see other women and the whole beauty industry
My eyes are now fully open!
I personally believe that some of this information should be taught in schools to young females and should definitely be more mainstream information for the masses!
I’ve recommended this book to so many of my female friends and family members.

If you’re a woman you need to listen to this book!

A book every woman should read!!

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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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