JOURNAL ARTICLE

Book Review: Refashioning Race: How Global Cosmetic Surgery Crafts New Beauty Standards by Alka Vaid Menon.

  • Published In: Gender & Society, 2025, v. 39, n. 2. P. 321 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Holliday, Ruth 3 of 3

Abstract

"Refashioning Race: How Global Cosmetic Surgery Crafts New Beauty Standards" by Alka Vaid Menon delves into the racialization of cosmetic surgery in the United States and Malaysia, highlighting the shift towards racially tailored biomedicine that celebrates diversity. The book contrasts the U.S. and East Asian approaches to cosmetic surgery, emphasizing the role of location in shaping racial features and gender norms. Surgeons act as "ethnic gatekeepers," navigating complex patient requests and cultural norms, while also grappling with the challenges of hybridity and differing aesthetic ideals across regions. Menon's work offers a nuanced exploration of ethnic cosmetic surgery, shedding light on the complexities of preserving ethnicity while inadvertently reinforcing racial and gender hierarchies." [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Gender & Society. 2025/04, Vol. 39, Issue 2, p321
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0891-2432
  • DOI:10.1177/08912432241305617
  • Accession Number:183433735
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