{"product_id":"9788419701831","title":"Bald women: women with nothing to hide","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBald: Women with Nothing to Hide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graphic and testimonial essay that makes a silenced reality visible: female alopecia. Through vignettes and stories, Juan Francisco Camacho Conesa and Carmen Fernández Martínez explore the social stigma suffered by bald women, from school bullying to workplace discrimination. The work dismantles prejudices and shows how the lack of hair becomes a source of imposed shame, not because of the condition itself, but because of a social gaze that demands women hide their bodies. A necessary book to understand the double standard regarding baldness and to reclaim the freedom to show oneself as one truly is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts from a clear premise: alopecia affects both men and women, but the social consequences are radically different. Through everyday scenes—a job interview where wearing a wig is suggested, insults on the school playground, stares on public transport, or \"well-intentioned\" comments from those who believe baldness is a symptom of illness—the work documents the constant pressure suffered by hairless women. It also addresses situations such as the lack of compliments from partners who say they accept it but do not offer praise, or the hurtful humor in media spaces like the Oscars. Each page is a testament to how stigma is socially constructed and how the bald woman is judged for not conforming to a canon of femininity associated with hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale alopecia and social stigma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGender discrimination in the workplace and social spheres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAesthetic pressure and feminine beauty standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBullying based on physical appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDouble standards in the perception of baldness based on gender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-acceptance and empowerment in the face of others' judgment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at women who suffer or have suffered from alopecia and are looking to see themselves reflected and understood. It is also for health, psychology, and education professionals who work with body image and self-esteem. Likewise, it is a useful read for anyone interested in questioning gender stereotypes and aesthetic pressure, as well as for those who wish to better understand an invisible yet daily reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a little-discussed reality visible: female alopecia and its emotional and social burden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers testimonials and recognizable situations that validate the experience of many women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to dismantle prejudices and generate empathy toward those living with this condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInvites reflection on the double standard between men and women regarding baldness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a tool to start conversations about self-acceptance and bodily freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camacho Conesa, Juan Francisco; Fernández Martínez, Carmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction and related items, Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 147 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief but impactful book that addresses a silenced reality with sensitivity and rawness. Its graphic and testimonial format makes it accessible and direct, ideal for raising awareness in a short time. The work stands out for its ability to make gender discrimination visible in an aspect as specific as baldness, and for offering a critical perspective that invites reflection without falling into victimhood. Recommended both for those living in this situation and for those who want to better understand the subtle forms of social pressure that still persist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406776885595,"sku":"9788419701831","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841970183.jpg?v=1781841015","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419701831","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}