"No matter what a woman's appearance may be, it will be used to undermine what she is saying and taken to individualize - as her personal problem - observations she makes about the beauty myth in society"
- Naomi Wolf
About this Quote
This quote by Naomi Wolf speaks to the double standard that exists in society when it pertains to females and their look. No matter what a woman looks like, her look will be used to discredit her and her viewpoints. This is specifically true when it comes to her observations about the beauty misconception in society. Women are frequently judged and criticized for their appearances, and this can be used to weaken their credibility and make it look like their observations are based on personal issues instead of a bigger social issue. This quote highlights the unfairness of this double basic and the requirement for society to acknowledge the importance of females's voices, regardless of their look.
This quote is written / told by Naomi Wolf somewhere between November 12, 1962 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 6 other quotes.
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