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Sto caricando le informazioni... In Your Face: The Culture of Beauty and Youdi Shari Graydon
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I think this book is a really great introduction if you want to learn more about the beauty industry and the social and psychological studies that are constantly being developed in relation to it. It’s also a good introduction for some feminist topics related to the perception of beauty and the impact it can have on women -but also men- of all ages and social categories. The book admittedly focuses mainly on the reality of North America when it comes to these themes, but many of the thoughts and conclusions that are presented can be applied to other cultures: in my case, South America shares a lot of the views that are depicted here, so I could personally relate to what I was reading and could compare it to my own reality and experiences. With that being said, you have to approach this book keeping in mind that you won’t get that many new insights if you’ve already read a little about these topics or if you are familiar and/or involved with feminism and some form of social studies. It will help you reaffirm some of the things you’ve probably been seeing a lot of, and it has the added bonus of being an incredibly aesthetically pleasing way of doing so. Once again, this is a book that I would love and hope to eventually have a physical copy of, because it is just stunning. The illustrations and the way the text is displayed on every page make the whole experience of reading really pleasing and memorable. This book is definitely a valuable contribution to the continuous questioning of beauty and social norms that is currently happening. Diet fades, airbrushed images of models and celebrities, beauty ideals that are pretty much impossible to achieve, the power and influence of social media: all of these things are incredibly relevant right now, and in this book they are approached in a way that makes them both thought-provoking and easy to understand, which is always appreciated. nessuna recensione | aggiungi una recensione
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A lively, thought-provoking look at the power and pitfalls of the beauty industry hype. From fairy tales and Hollywood movies to magazine ads, reality TV and the Internet, we absorb the lesson early: being beautiful is the answer to our dreams. It's harder than ever for teens to tune out the endless media messages promoting unattainable ideals, yet at no time in history have they had more tools to change the message. With In Your Face, Shari Graydon encourages readers to think critically about the culture of beauty both past and present. Whether it's the different standards for guys versus girls, racial and size biases, the assumptions we have about models and celebrities, or the message that the "right" clothes, makeup, or surgical procedure can make you a better person, Graydon's unbiased look into the realities behind our ideals will help teens deconstruct the beauty industry hype. Fully rewritten and redesigned from the 2004 edition, In Your Face has been updated to reflect the heightened pressures of beauty in the digital era--both good and bad--to shape our self-image. The appealing magazine-style format, stylish illustrations, and conversational tone will draw readers into this empowering exploration of the complex subject of beauty. Praise for the first edition: "Graydon will make readers laugh as well as think about the issues."--Booklist, *starred review "This fabulously educational and informative book should be required reading for all teens."--VOYA Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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