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The narrative peeks into how women are shaped by media and industry. Women's magazines, radio programs, and fashion trends serve as tools that reinforce the idea that a woman’s worth largely hinges on her external appearance. Detailed instructions—ranging from eyebrow shaping to clothing measurements—are portrayed as societal commands, designed to keep women locked into a cycle of vanity and superficiality.
Furthermore, the author laments how middle-class women, especially in the mid-20th century, became pampered and complacent, their roles limited to leisure and self-decoration, which further entrenched superficial norms. This cultural conditioning feeds into an endless game of surface appearances, discouraging deep self-awareness or authentic identity.