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Discover the provocative and important classic, 'The Beauty Myth' by Naomi Wolf. Brand new and published by Random House UK in 2015, with 352 pages of crucial insights, this essential feminist literature redefines the concept of beauty and its deep-seated impact on female identity. In a world obsessed with youthfulness and beauty, Wolf unveils the pressures women face daily to conform to societal standards. Through gripping prose and intelligent analysis, she examines how the beauty myth oppresses women not only in personal and professional spheres but also in media and literature. This iconic expose offers essential reading for anyone looking to understand the pervasive beauty standards that influence relationships and self-perception among women. With praise from The Guardian, calling it 'essential reading,' and Gloria Steinem describing it as 'a smart, angry, insightful book,' this edition of 'The Beauty Myth' is a must-have for those committed to challenging societal norms. Available in B-format paperback for easy handling, this book is poised to ignite conversations and inspire women to embrace their true selves beyond the confines of beauty expectations. Don't miss your chance to add this landmark work to your collection. Delivery information: Fast shipping worldwide, ensuring you receive your order quickly and securely.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099595748
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 352
Description:
Provocative, punchy and important, this is one of the essential classics of modern feminist literature.
The bestselling classic that redefined our view of the relationship between beauty and female identity .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 iconic, gripping and frank expose, Naomi Wolf exposes the tyranny of the beauty myth through the ages and its oppressive function today, in the home and at work, in literature and the media, in relationships between men and women, between women and women. With pertinent and intelligent examples, she confronts the beauty industry and its advertising and uncovers the reasons why women are consumed by this destructive obsession.'Essential reading' Guardian 'A smart, angry, insightful book, and a clarion call to freedom. Every woman should read it' Gloria Steinem
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099595748
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 352
Description:
Provocative, punchy and important, this is one of the essential classics of modern feminist literature.
The bestselling classic that redefined our view of the relationship between beauty and female identity .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 iconic, gripping and frank expose, Naomi Wolf exposes the tyranny of the beauty myth through the ages and its oppressive function today, in the home and at work, in literature and the media, in relationships between men and women, between women and women. With pertinent and intelligent examples, she confronts the beauty industry and its advertising and uncovers the reasons why women are consumed by this destructive obsession.'Essential reading' Guardian 'A smart, angry, insightful book, and a clarion call to freedom. Every woman should read it' Gloria Steinem