
An opinion column in Uganda's The Observer examines why many women pursue cosmetic changes to their appearance, arguing that men are not the primary driver behind the trend despite common assumptions. The author says she will later address how men have, in her view, contributed to women's insecurities, but focuses on other motivations behind women's decisions to alter their looks, as part of an ongoing 'Sex Talk' commentary series.
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