![]() Wolf's thoroughly researched and convincing theories encourage rejection of unrealistic goals in favor of a positive self-image. Women are ``trained to see themselves as cheap imitations of fashion photographs'' and must learn to recognize and combat these internalized images. She points out that the quest for beauty is not unlike religious or cult behavior: every nuance in appearance is scrutinized by the godlike, watchful eyes of peers, temptation takes the form of food and salvation can be found in diet and beauty aids. Freelance journalist Wolf cites predominant images that negatively influence women-the wrinkle-free, unnaturally skinny fashion model in advertisements and the curvaceous female in pornography-and questions why women risk their health and endure pain through extreme dieting or plastic surgery to mirror these ideals. In a society embroiled in a cult of female beauty and youthfulness, pressure on women to conform physically is constant and all-pervading. ![]() ![]() This valuable study, full of infuriating statistics and examples, documents societal pressure on women to conform to a standard form of beauty. Vintage Feminism: classic feminist texts in short formWITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOREvery day, women around the world are confronted with a dilemma how to look. ![]()
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