Wolf argues that the “beauty myth” uses images of female beauty as a political weapon against women’s advancement; a backlash against feminism. This myth is used to force male domination by sidetracking women into seeing themselves in competition with other women for beauty. While the first wave feminists combated domesticity, and earned rights, Wolf presents a binary system for every victory won.
Amen, sister! I have read other works by Wolf and really enjoy her writing style as well as the content. She so eloquently frames her argument in presenting the binary cause and effects of feminism. When she mentioned that the economy is supported and substantiated by women being paid less, my mouth dropped. I had never considered this angle to the inequality in pay.
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