The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
The book is a groundbreaking work that explores how images of beauty are used against women, impacting them psychologically and socially. It critically examines the beauty industry and the societal pressures on women to conform to certain standards of appearance. The author argues that the obsession with physical perfection traps the modern woman in an endless cycle of hope, self-consciousness, and self-hatred as she tries to fulfill society's impossible definition of the flawless beauty.
The 3911th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 140,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- 50 Best Cult Books (Telegraph)