Capitalism is based on competition. As Simone de Beauvoir said, women have a natural intuition to compete with one another. Thus, a capitalist society, such as the one we have in America, perpetuates more competition between women. Beauty is one of the main aspects women consider when judging others and comparing themselves. Women are constantly purchasing products and going to great lengths to be more beautiful than those around them. Another part of capitalism that carries on this competition is the fact that women are able to purchase all of these things. The natural competition between women based on beauty allows for a capitalist society/consumer culture where women are willing to purchase products in order to become more beautiful – it is a cycle where both pieces work because of each other.
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