Abstract
As most of the research in media representation and beauty ideal
suggest that the current beauty ideal and cosmetic industry
became a source of oppression for women, Hope in a jar is
definitely a good read to complicate this perception and alter
people’s views. Written by Kathy Peiss, a professor in American
History currently at the University of Pennsylvania, hope in a jar
is a fascinating book that appeals to both academics and the
public. Having been working on similar topics for years, Peiss is
particularly interested in how culture shapes individuals’ beliefs
and daily lives in America. Her work includes studying of women
and interracial sexuality, the beauty industry in the U.S. and
abroad through a history point of view.
Yuxi Zhou. (2019) Kathy Piess. Hope in a Jar: The Making of America's Beauty Culture. University of Pennsylvania Press (September 16, 2011) ISBN-13: 978-0812221671, Journal of Media Studies, Volume-34, Issue-2.
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