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Women who don’t naturally meet these standards—often marginalized by race or body type—are left feeling inadequate, fighting against a stacked deck. These societal pressures lead to self-objectification, compulsion to buy beauty products, and participation in a cycle of exploitation that benefits large corporations most of all.

Men, Emotional Connection, and Societal Expectations

The narrative shifts to the emotional realm, criticizing the idea that men are only interested in physical beauty and sexual gratification. The speaker counters that men seek emotional intimacy and partnership, and that societal narratives often distort or deny this reality.