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Always Be Optimizing

American essayist Jia Tolentino on the pressures women face to be an ideal version of themselves, which nowadays means youthful good looks combined with picture-perfect lifestyles.

In this essay, American essayist Jia Tolentino writes about the pressures women are under to present the very best version of themselves; to optimize their personal brand. Today, she argues, that means youthful good looks, the impression of spontaneity and a wardrobe full of expensive athleisure wear. She explores the conflicts between feminism, health, beauty and self-confidence.

14 minutes

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Sat 20 Nov 2021 00:30

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  • Fri 19 Nov 2021 09:45
  • Sat 20 Nov 2021 00:30

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