The Beauty Industry and Capitalis...

The Beauty Industry and Capitalism

Outside Politics by Kieran Allen
S1 · E5
Feb 4, 2026
20:36

Episode notes

Body appearance is hyped up in modern capitalism. Being 'attractive' is supposed to lead to greater 'confidence'. But there are beauty standards to live up to - standards which constantly change and which are often unattainable. This episode looks at how the global beauty industry manipulates our desires and feelings.

Keywords

Beauty Industry, Cosmetics, Aesthetic Surgery