Lesbians, Levis and Lipstick: The Meaning of Beauty in Our Lives (Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies.)

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Summary: Moving and informative
Review: While a lot has been said about the influence of men's opinions on heterosexual women's physical appearance, not many books have addressed the specific body-image problems lesbians face. This book breaks new ground by dealing with the subjects of aging, eating disorders, and stereotypes in the lesbian community. It even deals with hair length, clothing, and butch/femme issues. Some of the articles and poetry are very touching. They will make any woman feel she's not alone in her insecurities, and provide ideas for how to deal with body-image problems.