The Victorian woman became her ovaries, as today's woman has become her "beauty. Author: Naomi Wolf Copy Quote More from Naomi Wolf “Whatever is deeply, essentially female--the life in a woman's expression, the f…” “Spokespeople sell women the Iron Maiden and name her "Health": if public discou…” “Dieting is the most potent political sedative in women's history; a quietly mad…” “Our society does reward beauty on the outside over health on the inside. Women …”