Heather Widdows

Heather Widdows

philosopher United Kingdom

Heather Widdows is a British philosopher and academic known for her work on ethics, aesthetics, and the impact of beauty standards on society. She has written extensively on how societal pressures shape individual choices regarding beauty and body image, arguing that the pursuit of beauty can often lead to exploitative practices. Widdows emphasizes the importance of recognizing the deeper implications of beauty ideals, suggesting that they can perpetuate injustice and inequality. Her insightful critiques encourage a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between personal choice and societal expectations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,047
Power
1,394$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,047 $2,700,000 1,394$
Totals 1 67,886,011 35,047 $2,700,000 1,394$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Heather Widdows wrote 'Perfect Me: Beauty As an Ethical Ideal', discussing the ethics of beauty. 6

The Guardian: Can you become ugly if you have ugly thoughts? | Life and style

Pakistan Pakistan: Heather Widdows wrote 'Choice cannot make an unjust or exploitative practice or act somehow, magically, just or non-exploitative.' 7

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: About face - Newspaper - DAWN.COM