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The Beauty Myth (Vintage Feminism Short Edition)

By Naomi Wolf
Series: Vintage Feminism Short Editions
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The Beauty Myth (Vintage Feminism Short Edition) by Naomi Wolf explores the idea that beauty standards are a powerful control mechanism perpetuated by society to maintain female subordination. It critically examines how these ideals impact women economically, politically, and culturally, challenging traditional notions in the realms of philosophy and psychology.
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This insightful read might captivate you if you're interested in exploring how societal beauty standards impact women's lives and autonomy. It delves into the intersection of feminism and cultural norms, challenging the pervasive ideals that often limit women's freedom and self-perception. If you appreciate thought-provoking discussions that blend philosophy with real-world psychology, this book offers a compelling perspective.

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The Beauty Myth (Vintage Feminism Short Edition)

Vintage Feminism: classic feminist texts in short form

WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR

Every day, women around the world are confronted with a dilemma – how to look. In a society embroiled in a cult of female beauty and youthfulness, pressure on women to conform physically is constant and all-pervading.

Naomi Wolf's urgent and important expose of the cult of beauty in abridged, accessible form.

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The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf is an urgent and important exposé of the cult of beauty in an abridged, accessible form.

Vintage Feminism offers classic feminist texts in a short form. This edition includes a new introduction by the author.

Every day, women around the world are confronted with a dilemma: how to look. In a society embroiled in a cult of female beauty and youthfulness, pressure on women to conform physically is constant and all-pervading.

In this shortened edition, you will find the essence of Wolf's groundbreaking book. It is a radical, gripping, and frank exposé of the tyranny of the beauty myth, its oppressive function, and the destructive obsession it engenders.

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The Beauty Myth (Vintage Feminism Short Edition) by Naomi Wolf is highly praised as a powerful and enlightening work that skilfully addresses the pressures women face regarding beauty standards. Renowned feminist figures and publications acclaim it as an essential and provocative read, highlighting its impact on understanding women's struggles with societal expectations and the pursuit of unattainable beauty ideals. The book is recognised as a significant contribution to feminist literature, drawing comparisons to pivotal works in the field.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784870416

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 73g

Pages: 128

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Education & Reference Featured Naomi Wolf Non-Fiction Penguin Books Philosophy & Psychology Series: Vintage Feminism Short Editions Special Editions

About the Author

Naomi Wolf is a bestselling American writer, known for her advocacy of feminism and progressive politics. She studied at Yale before becoming a Rhodes Scholar at New College, Oxford, and working in Edinburgh. She became internationally famous with the publication of her first book, The Beauty Myth, in 1991, and has gone on to write many subsequent titles, including- Fire with Fire, Promiscuities, Misconceptions, The Tree House and Vagina- A New Biography.

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