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A Masterclass in Connecting Status, Power, & the Economy with Tressie McMillan Cottom

The Money with Katie Show

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The Politics of Beauty and Power

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between societal beauty standards, political power, and individual choice, highlighting how beauty is often commodified. It critiques the dynamics of empowerment language in the context of cosmetic enhancements and touches on the intersectionality of race, class, and gender. Through personal reflections and societal analysis, the discussion advocates for recognizing the systemic frameworks that influence body image and feminism.

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