The bestselling classic that redefined our view of the relationship between beauty and female identity
In today’s world, women have more power, legal recognition, and professional success than ever before. Alongside the evident progress of the women’s movement, however, writer and journalist Naomi Wolf is troubled by a different kind of social control, which, she argues, may prove just as restrictive as the traditional image of homemaker and wife. It’s the beauty myth, an obsession with physical perfection that traps the modern woman in an endless spiral of hope, self-consciousness, and self-hatred as she tries to fulfill society’s impossible definition of “the flawless beauty.”
“Powerful.... No other work has... so honestly depicted the confusion of accomplished women who feel emotionally and physically tortured by the need to look like movie stars.” —New York Times
“An important book for women—and men—to read.” —Christian Science Monitor
“The most important feminist publication since The Female Eunuch.” —Germaine Greer
“Provocative and persuasive.” —Library Journal
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"The Beauty Myth is a smart, angry, insightful book, and a clarion call to freedom. Every woman should read it." -- Gloria Steinem.
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. 2nd Edition. New - Unread - 1St Edition - Signed For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos The Controversial, Critically-Acclaimed, Bestselling Book That Kickstarted The Third Wave Of Feminism Is Now Available With A New Introduction And A New Look. In 1990, Naomi Wolf Published The Beauty Myth - A Book That Catapulted Wolf Into The International Spotlight And Onto Bestseller Lists Everywhere (88 Straight Weeks On The Globe And Mail Bestseller List). The Effects It Had On Feminist Discourse Can Still Be Felt Today (And In Some Ways Are Even More Relevant), And The Author's New Introduction Will Help Put All The Controversy, Debate, And Media It Inspired In Context For The Next Millennium. Seller Inventory # 003328
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. 2nd Edition. The controversial, critically-acclaimed, bestselling book that kickstarted the third wave of feminism is now available with a new introduction and a new look. In 1990, Naomi Wolf published The Beauty Myth - a book that catapulted Wolf into the international spotlight and onto bestseller lists everywhere (88 straight weeks on The Globe and Mail bestseller list). The effects it had on feminist discourse can still be felt today (and in some ways are even more relevant), and the author's new introduction will help put all the controversy, debate, and media it inspired in context for the next millennium. Seller Inventory # 007664
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.27. Seller Inventory # Q-0679308709