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Why do we shave our armpits? When did cosmetic surgery move from being functional to aesthetic? When did tanned skin become idealised? When did 'anti-ageing' slogans make us fear getting older?     After years of feeling 'ugly' despite a successful career in the beauty industry, journalist Anita Bhagwandas grew tired of a world where it is desirable to be skinny but curvy, light-skinned but not too pale, and glamorous but natural. As beauty trends fluctuate and self-care becomes expensive, it's increasingly hard to keep up. Social media preaches 'you do you' and 'love yourself first', but unattainable dominant beauty standards continue to reign. The reality remains true: on most days, it can be hard to feel beautiful. Or even just 'not ugly.'     So what is beauty, exactly? Where did it come from? And, most importantly, who gets to define it?     Ugly is a compelling exposé and a campaign against the ideals that are sold to us daily so we never feel enough. 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Now going to buy copies for each of my three daughters'  ***** 'Emotional and funny, as well as hugely enlightening and inspiring'","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49746576310545,"sku":"NGR9781788705356","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50582551036177,"sku":"GOR014005632","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50585642860817,"sku":"GOR014006439","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50848881180945,"sku":"GOR014094711","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1788705351.jpg?v=1759229102"},{"product_id":"ugly-book-anita-bhagwandas-9781788704755","title":"Ugly","description":"We've all had those moments. The ones where you look in the mirror and nothing feels ok. 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This book is a rallying call for you to embrace your individuality, reject self-doubt, and rewrite the narrative surrounding looks, self-esteem, and personal empowerment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you'll:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the roots of beauty standards, from historical norms to modern influences, unraveling their impact on self-perception.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain insights into the hidden advantages of conforming to conventional beauty ideals and how they affect various aspects of life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the evolving interplay between feminism and appearance, and how it shapes our understanding of empowerment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you've read books like The Beauty Myth, Women Don't Owe You Pretty, or Ain't I a Woman, you will love Ugly: Redefining Beauty Standards.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51046498566417,"sku":"NIN9781684815500","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1684815509.jpg?v=1750960983"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/author-books-by-anita-bhagwandas.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}