Beauty and Misogyny : Harmful Cultural Practices in the West, Paperback by Jeffreys, Sheila, ISBN 1848724489, ISBN-13 9781848724488, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UKIn this study for students and scholars in gender studies, feminist studies, feminist psychology, and women’s health, author Jeffreys, a professor of sexual politics and feminist politics at the University of Melbourne, describes the negative impact of Western beauty practices for women. She begins by presenting the UN definition of harmful cultural practices, then demonstrates that Western practices such as cosmetic surgery, breast implants, and even high-heeled shoes fit this description. Reflecting the current political landscape, this second edition highlights new feminist scholarship that challenges pornography and the sexualization of female children in advertising, fashion, and entertainment. This edition also contains new examples such as the PIP breast implant scandal. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()