Lucia Soriano

Lucia Soriano, an assistant professor specializing in women's, gender, and sexuality studies, dives into the burdens women face to embody cultural ideals in a neoliberal landscape. She explores how unpaid labor, driven by beauty standards from reality TV and social media, affects women's identities. Soriano discusses the historical shift of 'embodying normalcy' and how influencers shape societal expectations. She highlights the challenges of normative motherhood and the pressure on women to conform, revealing the complexities of self-presentation in today’s culture.

Lucia Soriano, an assistant professor specializing in women's studies and ethnic studies, dives deep into her book about women's unpaid work in neoliberal America. She discusses how societal beauty standards and the pressure to conform have evolved, particularly through reality TV and social media. Soriano unpacks the concept of 'normalcy' in women's labor and critiques cultural representations of women in neoliberal contexts. She also shares insights on navigating academia while emphasizing the importance of personal agency amidst societal expectations.

Lucia Soriano, an assistant professor specializing in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, dives into the intricate dynamics of women's unpaid labor in a neoliberal society. She examines the pressures to conform to beauty standards through reality TV, influencers, and celebrity culture. Soriano discusses the historical roots of embodying normalcy, the impact of social media on self-perception, and the challenges women face in balancing societal expectations with their identities. She also reflects on motherhood's idealization and offers insights into academic perseverance and future research.