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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.
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