Title: The masque of femininity
First published: 1995
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.
Subjects: Feminine beauty (Aesthetics), Femininity, Sociological aspects, Sociological aspects of Women, Women, Women, social conditions, Sex role
LC classification: HQ1219 .T74 1995