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The Beauty Myth

How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women
Summary:

The book critiques the societal concept of physical beauty as a patriarchal construct designed to subjugate women by setting unattainable beauty standards. It argues that these norms perpetuate women's dissatisfaction with their bodies, leading to psychological harm and undermining their roles in society.

Key points:

1. Beauty Myth Concept: Wolf defines the 'beauty myth' as a societal belief linking a woman's value to her looks, perpetuated by media and societal norms.

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