“Is the beauty myth good to men? It hurts them by teaching them how to avoid loving women. It prevents men from actually seeing women. It does not, contrary to its own professed ideology, stimulate and gratify sexual longing. In suggesting a vision in place of a woman, it has a numbing effect, reducing all senses but the visual, and impairing even that.”
Naomi Wolf's influential work delves into the cultural and historical roots of the beauty myth, examining its impact on women's lives and societal norms. more
Naomi Wolf is a renowned author, cultural critic, and public intellectual. Born on November 12, 1962, she is known for her profound insights into feminism, politics, and social issues. Her work spans a variety of fields, including gender, power, cultural identity, and global politics. more
“A questioning mind is the most cherished resource man has and the rarest.”
“A dead Christ I must do everything for; a living Christ does everything for me.”
“I always listen to you. Except when I don't.”
“I was against felonies when a misdemeanor would do.”