Quote by Naomi Wolf

The surgeons' market is imaginary, since there is nothing wrong with women's faces or bodies that social change won't cure; so the surgeons depend for their income on warping female self-perception and multiplying female self-hatred.

The surgeons' market is imaginary, since there is nothing wr

Summary

This quote suggests that the demand for cosmetic surgery is driven by an illusionary need created by societal standards and expectations imposed on women's appearances. It argues that there is nothing inherently wrong with women's physical features, and that any dissatisfaction can be remedied through social change rather than surgical procedures. The quote implies that cosmetic surgeons profit from exploiting women's insecurities and perpetuating a negative self-image, potentially fueling self-hatred among females.

Topics

Beauty Equality Advertising Culture Aging Double Standards Cosmetics Body Image Cosmetic Surgery Diet Industry Eating Disorders

By Naomi Wolf

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