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The narrative points out that Botox is not introducing a new phenomenon but rather continuing a long-standing trend of women using medications like Xanax and other barbiturates to alter their appearance and demeanor. These practices reflect societal pressures on women to conform to certain beauty and behavioral standards, often at a personal cost.

Patriarchy and Beauty Standards—Beyond Men’s Influence

While some argue that men are the primary enforcers of beauty standards, others clarify that societal pressures are often reinforced by women themselves and the broader cultural expectations. The idea that men desire women with frozen, idealized faces is challenged here; most men would prefer women to be expressive and natural.