What makes a person beautiful is what's inside, not out. Still, what makes a women beautiful by today's standards, according to Wolf, has been almost completely shaped by these guidelines. These traits, when assigned exclusively to women, are devaluing. The standard of beauty, Wolf argues, is something that is based on what women used to be known for - that is, being mothers, household helpers, and bystanders. The book most strongly emphasizes the fact that the way women are supposed to act and dress in society has come from their increased presence in the public and in the workplace, and there are still remnants of Victorian Era behaviors in today's world. The Beauty Mythis a work that criticizes the suggested appearance of women in public, and how sharp contrasts in the style of men versus women's dress came to be. Written by Vyshnavi Tadaka and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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