SOLOCAST: Is The Beauty Myth still true?
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SOLOCAST: Is The Beauty Myth still true?
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What if beauty isn’t about self-expression, but about power? In this episode, I revisit Naomi Wolf’s groundbreaking 1990 book The Beauty Myth and explore its relevance today.
I share my own conflicted response to the book, unpack Wolf’s argument that the real issue is a lack of choice, and connect it to Pamela Anderson’s recent makeup-free appearances. What does it mean when a 56-year-old woman is called “brave” for showing her natural face? And why do wrinkles still provoke trolling in a culture that claims to celebrate “authenticity”?
In this episode:
- The core argument of The Beauty Myth and its lasting impact
- My personal reflections on choice, adornment, and self-esteem
- Pamela Anderson as a modern case study in beauty politics
- Why the act of going makeup-free is still perceived as courageous
Tune in to explore beauty, power, ageing, and the ongoing struggle for women’s freedom.
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