Quote by Susie Orbach

We know that ever woman wants to be thin. Our images of womanhood are almost synonymous with thinness.

We know that ever woman wants to be thin. Our images of woma

Summary

This quote suggests that society has constructed the perception that every woman desires to be thin. The idea of womanhood has become closely linked to the concept of being thin, reinforcing unrealistic body standards. The statement highlights how cultural norms and media representations have contributed to this equation, often placing immense pressure on women to conform to a particular body size or shape.

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By Susie Orbach

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