Women are judged and valued based on their appearance rather than their abilities from "summary" of The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
In a society that places a premium on physical beauty, women are often reduced to mere objects to be looked at and judged based on their appearance rather than their capabilities. This relentless focus on their external attributes serves to diminish their worth and potential, reinforcing the notion that their value lies solely in how they look. From a young age, girls are bombarded with images and messages that equate beauty with success and desirability. This creates a culture where women are constantly striving to meet unrealistic standards of beauty, often at the expense of their own well-being and self-esteem. They are encouraged to invest time, money, and energy into altering their appearance to fit these narrow ideals, further perpetuating the myth that their worth is contingent upon their looks. As a result, women are often judged more harshly and held to higher standards based on their appearance, while their abilities and ac...
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