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Demi Moore's new film, The Substance, features a scene where her character's self-loathing reaches a violent despair while getting ready for a date, highlighting the shame women feel about their bodies. The film explores the extreme measures women take to conform to societal beauty standards, from expensive creams to plastic surgery. This shame is not limited to older women, but also affects teenage girls who starve themselves to meet impossible physical ideals. However, it's essential to recognize that men can also be victims of this con. The pressure to conform to beauty standards can affect anyone, regardless of gender. The film's message would remain true if the protagonist were a teenage boy struggling with body image issues. The shame and self-loathing experienced by women are often internalized and perpetuated by societal expectations. The film aims to expose the harm caused by these unrealistic beauty standards. By acknowledging the impact on both women and men, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting environment. Ultimately, the film encourages us to rethink our beauty standards and promote self-acceptance.