The Beauty Myth: A Recipe for Mental Health Disaster The Beauty Myth, a book written by Naomi Wolf in 1991, exposed the detrimental effects of societal pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. Since its publication, the beauty industry has continued to evolve, and the pressure to adhere to these...
Busting the Beauty Myth: Separating Fact from Fiction in Skincare The skincare industry is a multi-billion dollar market, with countless products and treatments claiming to solve every skin concern imaginable. However, amidst the sea of promises and pseudoscience, it’s easy to get lost in a world of misinformation. In this...
Body Shame and the Beauty Myth: Unpacking the Patriarchal Stranglehold on Our Bodies In many patriarchal societies, a person’s value and self-worth are often tied to their physical appearance. This can lead to a pervasive sense of body shame, where individuals feel unworthy, inadequate, and self-conscious about their bodies. The...
Unpacking the Beauty Myth: How Historical and Cultural Factors Shape our Attitudes towards Bodies The beauty myth, a concept coined by Naomi Wolf in her 1991 book "The Beauty Myth," refers to the societal pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards, particularly for women. This myth has been perpetuated throughout...
