Quote by Naomi Wolf

To ask women to become unnaturally thin is to ask them to relinquish their sexuality.

To ask women to become unnaturally thin is to ask them to re

Summary

This quote suggests that demanding women to achieve an extremely thin body shape is equivalent to depriving them of their natural sexuality. It implies that the pressure society places on women to be thin can lead them to adopt unhealthy habits or make them feel inadequate, which can ultimately contribute to a negative relationship with their own bodies and sexuality. The quote highlights the importance of embracing diverse body types and rejecting unrealistic beauty standards.

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Diets And Dieting

By Naomi Wolf

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