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Tom Shakespeare is concerned by the growth in cosmetic surgery and the pressure more and more women and girls in particular feel to conform to a face and body type.
Tom Shakespeare is concerned by the growth in cosmetic procedures and the pressure more and more women and girls, in particular, feel to conform to a face and body type.
"My anxiety is about the society that first generates body dissatisfaction and then provides surgery as the solution to that cultural problem".
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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            Sun 24 Jan 2016
            23:50
        
        ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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![]() - Give your views to a cosmetic surgery inquiry. 
A Point of View: Does cosmetic surgery really make people feel better about their bodies?
 
                Cosmetic surgery is a booming industry. Tom Shakespeare worries about people's urge to alter their bodies.
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| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Shakespeare | 
| Producer | Sheila Cook | 
Broadcasts
- Fri 22 Jan 2016 20:50ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Sun 24 Jan 2016 08:48ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 FM
- Sun 24 Jan 2016 23:50ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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                                        ![]()  A Point of ViewA weekly reflection on a topical issue. 
 
                    
