The Money, Time, and Labour of Beauty & Its Effect on Women

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beauty isn't just in the eye of the beholder, but in the banks of the powerful. with beauty standards increasing day by day, women are forking out more money in an attempt to reach them. but are these "investments" in appearance paying off? or are they just a tool to financially disempower us?

special thanks to Ellen Atlanta, the author of Pixel Flesh! not only for her immaculate writing but for coming on as a guest and spreading her wisdom.

editing done by Elowen Scott and me

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