The masque of femininity
Subtitle: the presentation of woman in everyday life
By: Efrat Tseëlon.
Series: Theory, culture & society; Theory, culture & society (Unnumbered)
Publisher: Sage Publications; SAGE
Published: 1995
Place of publication: London; Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 152
Subjects: Feminine beauty (Aesthetics); Femininity.; Women -- Sociological aspects.
Description: This innovative and wide-ranging book explores the construction of femininity in Western society. Drawing on an extraordinary range of theory, empirical sources and original research, Efrat Tseelon examines the role of the visual - of fashion, the body and personal appearance - in defining the female self. The Masque of Femininity will be essential reading for students and academics in women's studies, cultural studies and social psychology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [136]-147) and index.