An Obsession with Physical Perfection by Maria Gutierrez Leon

Pornography, eating disorders, cosmetic surgeries: all epidemics that have set a beauty standard for women, one that has made women aware of their imperfections. In The Beauty Myth (2002), by Naomi Wolf, however, Wolf expresses that the beauty myth is not really about women, it is about men's institutions, their power over the female race. According to Wolf, women are under attack by the "beauty myth" in all areas of society: through the workforce, culture, religion, sexual relationships, hunger, and violence. They are being oppressed to an extent which can actually reverse the progress they have made in society, instead of developing and advancing that succession. Because of Wolf's both aggressive and persuasive tone, and her ability to support her argument, by not merely citing bits of information but thoroughly examining it and expressing her opinion on the matter, I rate The Beauty Myth with five out of five stars. I recommend this book to women who strive to be the "perfect woman." This book would make those women realize what is being done to them, and motivate them to disregard the beauty myth, therefore making it powerless against the female race.