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Contemporary Islamic Studies

In Pursuit of Beauty: Modern Guides to the Hair, Face, and Body, 1784-1933

Dr Jessica Clark discusses Victorian beauty practices with items from the Bodleian Libraries Special Collections.
Contemporary Islamic Studies

Beauty and the Victorians

'Buying beauty in the Victorian period' Dr Jessica Clark looks at the Victorian beauty industry, and the transition from disapproval of artifice to a celebration of the wonders of cosmetics.
Contemporary Islamic Studies

"I Don't Like the Way I Look": the Psychological Consequences of Appearance Norms

Societal interest in 'looks' has a long history. Until recently, this interest has been considered largely benign: however, norms of appearance have become progressively more extreme and are now unattainable for the vast majority of people.

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