“The mass depiction of the modern woman as a "beauty" is a contradiction: Where modern women are growing, moving, and expressing their individuality, as the myth has it, "beauty" is by definition inert, timeless, and generic. That this hallucination is necessary and deliberate is evident in the way "beauty" so directly contradicts women's real situation.”
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
“What beauty could be your life’s mountain peak which you could climb all the way up?”
“La beauté séduit la chair pour obtenir la permission de passer jusqu'à l'âme.”
“It's better to have nothing,' the children were saying.”
“Nothing overdone, nothing racy, which made her all the more alluring.”
“The color and shape of flowers are a precise record of what bees find attractive”
“(it was) beautiful, like so many senseless things.”