Reddit mentions of The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women

"Objectively valid reasons"? Like the Western media brainwashing us to like very, very specific things? Get yourself a copy of The Beauty Myth before you spout more of this BS.

I'd recommend Ariel Levy's Female Chauvinist Pigs. It's an interesting view of how women are objectifying each other in the way men used to/still do. I also really enjoyed The Beauty Myth.

Thanks for joining the feminist side =D

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1. I recommend reading the book The Beauty Myth
   
   Review Excerpt:
   
   "I already knew that the beauty standards placed on women were unfair, etc., but like many I still found a lot of that to be really hard to let go. The Beauty Myth helped me to let go. I can’t say that I no longer have “I’m ugly” and “I’m fat” moments, but I can tell you that they’ve been dramatically reduced in a way that I never could have imagined. Can’t recommend this one more.
   
   
2. I recommend the subreddits /r/BodyAcceptance and /r/loveyourself.
   
   
3. Do not take 3.5 to 4 g. Always do a low dose your first time. Things can get very scary otherwise.
   
   
4. Good luck and much love. Sending you positive thoughts.

You should read The Beauty Myth. I'm very average as far as looks go and have been plagued by the same exact thoughts as you, and I've found this to be a really empowering read.