Download or read book The Masque of Femininity written by Efrat Tseelon and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 1995-09-27 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative and wide-ranging book explores the construction of femininity in Western society. Drawing on an extraordinary range of theory, empirical sources and original research, Efrat Tseelon examines the role of the visual - of fashion, the body and personal appearance - in defining the female self. The Masque of Femininity will be essential reading for students and academics in women's studies, cultural studies and social psychology.