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What does it mean?
Aging affects attractiveness differently for men and women, with makeup as an equalizer.
In plain terms
Men look better with age; women need help.
What can you take from it?
Beauty standards favor men with age.

Where it applies

  • social interaction
  • public life
  • aging process

Putting it to work

  • self-image
  • skincare
  • acceptance

Questions to consider

  • How do you value age?
  • What defines attractiveness?

Another view

It relies on superficial standards.

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