Beauty and Inequality
The central assumption of this project is in contemporary societies, physical appearance both produces and reproduces durable social inequalities.
Giselinde Kuipers
Beauty is no frivolous subject
By Wanying Zhou In 2024, Wanying Zhou took an interview with Sonar Magazine from KU Leuven to share her personal journey and academic reflections on
Report on the rise of cosmetic procedures in Brussels
By Sanne Pieters Cosmetic procedures are on the rise in Brussels! Sanne was asked to look at the rise of cosmetic procedures in Brussels through
Report on the rise of boutique fitness in Brussels
By Sanne Pieters What does the rise of boutique fitness studios as a place for networking say about Brussels? Sanne was featured in
Fieldwork experience
By Narges Pirhayati Managing My Appearance in the Field During my fieldwork with cosmetic surgeons in Tehran/Iran, I realized that my appearance was not a
Movie Review – The Substance
By Narges Pirhayati Beauty Standards and Identity in The Substance The film The Substance explores an identity crisis related to the body. It shows
Movie Review – The Substance
By Emmanuel Narh “Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself – younger, more beautiful, more perfect?” This haunting question opens “The