Quote by Naomi Wolf

Beauty discrimination has become necessary, not from the perception that women will not be good enough, but that they will be, as they have been, twice as good.

Beauty discrimination has become necessary, not from the per

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty discrimination towards women has become justified not because they are perceived as not good enough, but rather because they are expected to be exceptional. It implies that women have had to prove themselves to be twice as skilled or competent as their male counterparts in order to succeed. It highlights the unfair expectations placed on women and implies that beauty discrimination arose as a response to the perceived threat of their potential success, rather than their lack thereof.

Topics

Beauty Society Self Esteem Self Image Body Image

By Naomi Wolf

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