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The Subjective Nature of Beauty and Its Social Constructs

This chapter examines the societal and historical influences shaping our understanding of beauty, questioning the idea of a singular, objective standard. It emphasizes the hidden labor in achieving beauty and how power dynamics play a crucial role in defining beauty norms.

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