Behind the Glare

Unpacking the Media's Sexualization of Women

Hussam Atef Elkhatib

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English

Dr. Hussam Atef Elkhatib
06 April 2025

Media studies; Gender studies, gender groups; Sociology

This book is a bold exploration of image, identity, and resistance.

Why does the media constantly reduce women to their bodies? Why are girls taught to be pretty before they're taught to be powerful? And what does it cost us, all of us, when worth is measured in skin and likes?

In Behind the Glare, we pull back the curtain on a culture that profits from the sexualization of women and girls. Through history, storytelling, media analysis, and personal reflection, this book exposes the systems that shaped how we see women, and how women see themselves.

From the golden age of Hollywood to the age of Instagram, from pop culture icons to everyday influencers, we break down the myths and messages that have shaped a global gaze. But this isn't just a critique, it's a guide for unlearning, healing, and reclaiming.

Whether you're a parent, educator, creator, student, or simply someone tired of being told your body is your only currency, this book is for you.

By: Hussam Atef Elkhatib
Imprint: Dr. Hussam Atef Elkhatib
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 77g
ISBN: 9798231540501
Pages: 46
Publication Date: 06 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

A researcher and cultural critic, his work explores the intersections of psychology, morality, language, and identity. Through concise and reflective writing, he challenges assumptions and invites readers to think more deeply. Having lived across numerous countries, he considers himself a son of the world-identifying with all people and writing as a form of inspired expression. For him, authorship is not a pursuit but a calling, a blessing that flows from within. A poet and a thinker, he merges passion with intellect, emotion with pragmatism, and draws constant inspiration from a spiritual life uniquely his own. His academic background includes a B.S. in Occupational Education, an MBA, and a PhD in Business Administration.