Outside Politics

The Beauty Industry and Capitalism


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Body appearance is hyped up in modern capitalism. Being 'attractive' is supposed to lead to greater 'confidence'. But there are beauty standards to live up to - standards which constantly change and which are often unattainable. This episode looks at how the global beauty industry manipulates our desires and feelings.

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Outside PoliticsBy Kieran Allen