What Made You Ugly In Ancient Rome?
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Beauty Standards for Men in Ancient Rome
This chapter explores the intricate beauty standards for men in Ancient Rome, contrasting them with those for women and highlighting unique grooming practices such as hair plucking and the significance of facial hair. It examines the influence of Greek beauty ideals on Roman perceptions and discusses how physical attributes were tied to moral worth, emphasizing the societal biases around beauty that persist today. The conversation also touches on contemporary parallels, illustrating how historical beauty ideals continue to shape modern insecurities and consumerism surrounding body image.
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