In "Ways of Seeing," John Berger depicts the nakedness of women that can be seen in a different way. Berger points out the hypocrisy of using a mirror to represent a women's vanity. For example, a painter will paint a naked woman for a pleasure of watching her and then the painter will place a mirror in the woman's hand and criticizes her for enjoying her own looks. In Greek Mythology, it is said that a women's appearence matters and it becomes a contest. Winning a beauty pageant means surrendering to the viewer's gaze.
Berger also pointed out that other cultures do not have the same interests or attitude towards female nudity. He states that the gender differences have a long history in the western culture. Therefore, Berger is trying to
Berger also pointed out that other cultures do not have the same interests or attitude towards female nudity. He states that the gender differences have a long history in the western culture. Therefore, Berger is trying to