Rabea Weihser

Rabea Weihser is a contemporary author and cultural critic known for her explorations of beauty standards and societal pressures related to appearance. In her recent book, "Wie wir so schön wurden" (How We Became So Beautiful), she critically examines the obsession with beauty, discussing its impact on various age groups, from preschool children to adults, and the emotional turmoil that often accompanies it. Weihser's work highlights the often-neglected darker side of beauty culture, revealing how it perpetuates issues like body image struggles and self-hatred.