the Centre for Women's Studies at York University agrees.

Montreal-Mark · Sep 23, 2010

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Professor Stevi Jackson, Director of the Centre for Women's Studies at York University agrees.

"Over the years body hair on women has been viewed more and more as a monstrosity and dealing with it has become more and more draconian," she says. "It is about conforming to standard and if you don't you are viewed as unattractive and ungroomed."

Women with body hair are even perceived by men and women to be more aggressive and immoral, according to a study by US psychologist Dr Susan Basow. Non-hairy women are seen in a generally positive light.
But who are women shaving for? According to researchers, it is not as simple as saying they do it for men.

"It is not about being seen as beautiful," says Ms Jackson. "It is about conforming, not standing out."
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