Aesthetic Labour: Rethinking Beauty Politics in Neoliberalism (Dynamics of Virtual Work)

The "Aesthetic Labour" collection is a groundbreaking analysis of how neoliberalism has led to an unprecedented level of scrutiny on women's bodies and appearance.

This book delves into the rise of "aesthetic labor" as a global phenomenon, examining its impact on various industries such as online media, beauty service work, and female genital cosmetic surgery.

The collection provides in-depth analyses of these topics from a range of countries, shedding light on the ways in which women are expected to maintain a constant state of vigilance about their appearance. The book offers a fresh perspective on gender politics, postfeminism, and neoliberalism, highlighting the inherent contradictions within these ideologies.

It also explores the impact of self-help literature and the seduction community on women's bodies and subjectivity.

With its wide range of topics and countries covered, this book is a must-read for scholars and students interested in gender studies, media studies, cultural studies, sociology, social psychology, and management studies.