266: The Sexy Lie: How Self-Objectification Damages Women's Lives
As our reality becomes more entwined with social media, an ever-increasing number of girls and women are engaging in self-objectification. And while gaining money, resources and agency may seem empowering, there are hidden impacts to this behavior that can have far-reaching consequences for women, girls, and our society as a whole. Today's guest, Dr. Caroline Heldman, describes this phenomenon as 'the sexy lie' and outlines it in her new book The Sexy Lie: The War on Women's Bodies and How to Fight Back.
Dr. Heldman has spent the bulk of her career engaging in issues around gender and social…
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