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Tom Shakespeare is concerned by the growth in cosmetic surgery and the pressure more and more women and girls in particular feel to conform to a face and body type.
Tom Shakespeare is concerned by the growth in cosmetic procedures and the pressure more and more women and girls, in particular, feel to conform to a face and body type.
"My anxiety is about the society that first generates body dissatisfaction and then provides surgery as the solution to that cultural problem".
Producer: Sheila Cook.
Last on
Sun 24 Jan 201623:50
BBC Radio 4
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Have Your Say
Give your views to a cosmetic surgery inquiry.
A Point of View: Does cosmetic surgery really make people feel better about their bodies?
Cosmetic surgery is a booming industry. Tom Shakespeare worries about people's urge to alter their bodies.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Shakespeare |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Fri 22 Jan 201620:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 24 Jan 201608:48BBC Radio 4 FM
- Sun 24 Jan 201623:50BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View
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