Social pressures and health consequences associated with body hair removal
Социальное давление и последствия удаления волос на теле для здоровья
2015-04-02
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The removal of body hair on the legs, arms and pubic area is commonplace in today's society and being hair-free is associated with beauty and femininity. Not only do adult women feel pressure from their peers and partners to achieve the hairless ideal, but also girls as young as 11 years old are presenting to health professionals with no pubic hair. Heidi Williamson looks hair removal practices in the Western world
Key Findings
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A hair-free appearance is socially associated with beauty and femininity.
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Adult women experience pressure from peers and partners to conform to the hairless ideal.
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Body hair removal on the legs, arms, and pubic area is widespread in contemporary Western society.
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Girls as young as 11 reportedly present to health professionals without pubic hair, indicating early adoption of hair-removal practices.
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Body hair removal practices on legs, arms, and pubic area in females
Research Subject
social pressures and associated health consequences of achieving the hairless ideal
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