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“Our society on a whole is trained to see young women. There are proportionally far more of them on magazine covers, on TV, and in films than int the actual population. As a result, we have a citizenry taught to see the young and ignore the not-so-young. It isn’t conscious; it’s Pavlovian. (13)”

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Victoria Moran is a writer born in 1950. She is known for her books on health and vegetarian lifestyles, dedicated to promoting healthy eating and sustainable living. more

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