Made Up: A History of Identity and Gender Expression Through Makeup and Style explores historical and modern uses of makeup for self-expression, with a focus on gender.
The book begins by exploring the historical influences in the origins and development of makeup across genders, providing a whistle-stop tour of gendered adornment through time. The chapters that follow explore more specific topics that provide context for a range of influences on self-expression:
- Sex, gender and identity, including introductory gender theory and terminology relevant to the topic.
- Restrictions and resistance faced by the queer community regarding expression, with a historical look at pioneers of the movement.
- Gendered cosmetic advertisements through time.
- Subcultures and coded expression.
- Beauty and identity in the digital age.
- The impact of global ideals on the cosmetics market, with a focus on South Korea, exploring historical and mode
