The Commodification of Femininity

This chapter examines the complexities of femininity through Luce Irigaray's insights, focusing on the commodification of women and its reinforcement of male power dynamics. It critiques how societal standards reduce women to objects of exchange, shaping their identities and subjectivity within a patriarchal system. The discussion draws connections between historical sexualization, economic structures, and contemporary issues like human trafficking, illustrating the impact of commodification on women’s value and agency.