Seeing Beauty, Sensing Race in Transnational Indonesia

Focusing on feminine beauty, this book examines how representations and aesthetic judgments are intertwined with skin color and race. It traces the flow of beauty images across various countries, including India, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States, to Indonesia, highlighting the cultural and social implications of these exchanges. The work delves into the complexities of beauty standards and their impact on identity and perception in a global context.