The Other Within Us: Feminist Explorations Of Women And Aging

by Marilyn Pearsall

Book Overview

Feminist women bequeath to us a powerful critique of our society's obsession with beauty and impossible body ideals. Having refused makeup, high heels, and short skirts in their youth, these women are now entering the most stigmatized stage in a woman's life?old age. As she becomes the ?older woman, ? the feminist's rejection of beauty standards and her ability to locate self-worth is being challenged.How will feminists respond to the issues raised...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813381630
• ISBN13: 9780813381633
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"