Society puts pressure on women to look young from "summary" of I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
Women are constantly bombarded with messages telling them that they must look young in order to be considered attractive and desirable. These messages come from various sources - the media, advertising, and even from other women. There is a prevailing belief that youth equates to beauty, and that aging is something to be feared and avoided at all costs. From a young age, girls are taught that looking young is of utmost importance. They are encouraged to start using anti-aging products before they even hit puberty, and are bombarded with images of flawless, airbrushed models who appear eternally youthful. This sets unrealistic standards for women, making them feel inadequate if they do not measure up to these unattainable ideals. As women age, the pressure to look young only intensifies. They are made to believe that wrinkles, gray hair, and other signs of aging are something to be ashamed of, something to be hidden or erased. Th...
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