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
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In a world that is highly concerned with appearances, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. This is especially true for women. In order to make a mark on the world, a woman must make an impression. So, as a woman becomes more successful, she must also focus on her appearance. The pressure can lead to body dysmorphia, which means that a woman’s self-image becomes distorted by the way she looks in comparison to other women.

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