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A recurring motif emphasizes that women constantly observe themselves with a critical eye, akin to an external viewer. This self-surveillance ensures their masks remain intact and their persona remains appealing. It’s akin to social media culture—posting curated images, editing photos, and meticulously constructing online personas to garner admiration.
This relentless focus on appearance and self-perception suggests that women are caught in a cycle of superficial validation, which may lead to a disconnection from their authentic selves. The speaker warns that succumbing to this mask-wearing can cause women to drift further away from their true identities, creating an illusion of fulfillment while masking emptiness underneath.