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“When it comes to current attitudes about surgery, the practice of dismissing the cultural context and rationalizing it as individual betterment "flattens the terrain of power relations." In other words, we can talk about doing it for us until our high-end lipstick flakes off, but we should also keep in mind that we probably wouldn't even be thinking about what life would be like with a new nose or perkier breasts or shapelier inner thighs if it weren't for a long-standing cultural ideal that rewards those who adhere to it with power that often doesn't speak its name, but is instantly recognizable to those who don't have it.”

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Book:BITCHfest: Ten Years of Cultural Criticism from the Pages of Bitch Magazine
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Andi Zeisler
Andi Zeisler

Andi Zeisler is an accomplished columnist born in 1972. Her work primarily focuses on gender, culture, and political issues, known for her insightful analysis and sharp wit. more

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