Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women

Renee Engeln Phd

Overview

This book explores the pervasive cultural focus on women's appearance and its negative impact on their lives. It highlights the contradictions young women face, striving for an ideal while criticizing its artificiality. The work delves into the consequences of this obsession, including mental health issues, eating disorders, and hindered ambitions.

Who it's for

• Girls and women navigating societal pressures related to beauty standards.
• Individuals interested in psychology and sociology of appearance.
• Those seeking to understand and combat negative self-image.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 400
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Year: 2018
• ISBN: 9780062469786