Gold wardbury reviews the latest episode of his podcast, "Ologites" Calology is the study of human attractive and ways in which beauty influences society. Gold Wardbury talks about body image, fake feminism, skin color pressures,. make up titorials, old timy beauty rituals. Plus community men's takes on beauty, plus psychological experiments., hair expenses, dogstegram and rage.
We love it. We hate it. BEAUTY CULTURE.
Looking good can make us feel decorated, empowered and more confident -- but why?
And why are certain groups subtly told to "make-up" for their appearance?
What's the line between self-care and oppression?
Psychologist and beauty-researcher Dr. Renee Engeln shines a huge bright floodlight on the sometimes ugly machinery of the billion-dollar beauty and "fitness" industry. This is an episode for make-up lovers, haters and the millions of us confused about being both at once. It's also an opportunity for dudes to learn just how how skewed the standards are. Buckle up -- this ologist will change the way you see the world, others and hopefully, yourself.
Dr. Renee Engeln's work
"Beauty Sick," the book
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