Beauty Secrets: Women and the Politics of Appearance

By (author): "Gon Buurman, Wendy Chapkis"

Genres:Nonfiction books Feminism books Sociology books Gender books Feminist Theory books

Publish Date: November 1st 1986

Beauty Secrets: Women and the Politics of Appearance

ISBN0896082792

ISBN139780896082793

AsinBeauty Secrets: Women and the Politics of Appearance

Original titleBeauty Secrets: Women and the Politics of Appearance

A provocative exploration of the links between appearance, gender and sexuality. Discusses beauty and ugliness, racism and beauty standards, and the role of class in shaping images of beauty.