Synopses & Reviews
Few books in this field focus solely on beauty ideals, and this volume is unique in terms of its scholarly, interdisciplinary approach. The eleven chapters offer readers a comprehensive analysis of beauty and patriarchy. They reflect a variety of approaches to the study of feminine beauty, including philosophical, historical, sociological, cross-cultural, and empirical. Feminine beauty is discussed as a means of patriarchal, social control, which shapes the socio-cultural, political context as well as the everyday lives of women.
Synopsis
The eleven chapters offer analyses of feminine beauty, which are interdisciplinary, cross/multicultural, theoretical, and empirical.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [175]-177) and index.
About the Author
KAREN A. CALLAGHAN is Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Barry University.