{"id":493,"date":"2020-05-05T17:38:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T17:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/?p=493"},"modified":"2020-05-05T17:38:15","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T17:38:15","slug":"luxury-lifestyles-expensive-tastes-and-elite-beauty-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/spring2020\/luxury-lifestyles-expensive-tastes-and-elite-beauty-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Lifestyles:  Expensive Tastes and Elite Beauty Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Sheridan Road Magazine is a \u201cluxury lifestyle magazine that delivers a colorful and passionate telling of neighboring events, fashion, beauty, finance, and the pursuit of leisure\u201d (jwcdaily.com). It \u201coffers engaging insight into the extraordinary people and lifestyles that make up Chicago\u2019s most exclusive address \u2014 the North Shore\u201d (jwcdaily.com). The magazine is named after the main road that runs parallel to Lake Michigan north of Chicago. Sheridan road is home to exceptionally large houses, many with beach access, that are not the norm for the rest of the North Shore. All residents of the North Shore suburbs are automatically sent this publication. The magazine enforces beauty standards and social norms based on wealth through its articles and advertisements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289-1024x1004.jpg\" alt=\"Collage from Sheridan Road Magazine February and March Editions\" class=\"wp-image-500\" width=\"724\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289-1024x1004.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289-768x753.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289-1536x1505.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289-830x813.jpg 830w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289-230x225.jpg 230w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289-350x343.jpg 350w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289-480x470.jpg 480w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8289.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">I made this collage from the February and March editions of Sheridan Road, highlighting the main values of the magazine and its portrayal of women.&nbsp; The collage is organized by common themes in the magazine: real estate, fashion, philanthropy, interior design, successful women, food and travel, jewelry, and body enhancement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;<strong>Prestigious Lakefront Lifestyle<\/strong>&#8220;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:56% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-1024x598.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-1024x598.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-1536x897.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-2048x1196.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-830x485.jpg 830w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-230x134.jpg 230w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-350x204.jpg 350w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8255-1-480x280.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The real estate part of the collage acts as a backdrop for other images from the magazine, just as the size and location of readers\u2019 homes act as a backdrop for the magazine as a whole by dictating whom the magazine is sent to.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cWho Wore it When, Where, and Wonderfully\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-768x1026.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-1150x1536.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-1533x2048.jpg 1533w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-830x1109.jpg 830w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-230x307.jpg 230w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-350x468.jpg 350w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-480x641.jpg 480w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8262-scaled.jpg 1916w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This part of the collage features the fashion portion of the magazine and highlights the high standards of beauty that this magazine holds for women. Luxury boutiques selling high fashion clothes with expensive price tags are showcased.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Living and Giving&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-1158x1536.jpg 1158w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-1544x2048.jpg 1544w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-830x1101.jpg 830w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-230x305.jpg 230w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-350x464.jpg 350w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-480x637.jpg 480w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8268-scaled.jpg 1930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">One regular segment in Sheridan Road is &#8220;the North Shore&#8217;s comprehensive social calendar to see what&#8217;s doing and who&#8217;s doing it&#8221;. It provides descriptions of events, dates, locations, and prices that go up to $1000. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Love your Bathroom Again&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 41%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"804\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-804x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-804x1024.jpg 804w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-768x979.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-1205x1536.jpg 1205w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-1607x2048.jpg 1607w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-830x1058.jpg 830w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-230x293.jpg 230w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-350x446.jpg 350w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-480x612.jpg 480w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8276-scaled.jpg 2009w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Not only are there advertisements for interior designers and furniture throughout the magazine, but there is also a large Home Design section dedicated to just that. As shown by the many real estate advertisements, having a nice house is incredibly important to this publication, and interiors are no exception. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Successful Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-677x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-677x1024.jpg 677w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-768x1162.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-1015x1536.jpg 1015w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-1353x2048.jpg 1353w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-830x1256.jpg 830w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-230x348.jpg 230w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-350x530.jpg 350w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-480x726.jpg 480w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8273-scaled.jpg 1692w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sheridan Road features articles celebrating successful women in business, but the emphasis on their success can be diminished by the extravagant photoshoots that accompany the main article, which shift the focus of the article to beauty and wealth. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;First stop&#8230;Bangkok&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-1536x774.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-2048x1032.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-830x418.jpg 830w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-230x116.jpg 230w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-350x176.jpg 350w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8272-480x242.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cFirst Class\u201d section of the magazine is devoted to lavish vacations, expensive resorts and extravagant dishes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jewelry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-699x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-699x1024.jpg 699w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-768x1125.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-1048x1536.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-1398x2048.jpg 1398w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-830x1216.jpg 830w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-230x337.jpg 230w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-350x513.jpg 350w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-480x703.jpg 480w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8286-scaled.jpg 1747w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Advertisements featuring large diamond rings, diamond necklaces, models taking up entire pages to show off their jewelry are a staple in any edition of Sheridan Road.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cPlastic Surgery Update: Tummy Tuck<\/strong>\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 22%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-501x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-501x1024.jpg 501w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-147x300.jpg 147w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-768x1569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-752x1536.jpg 752w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-1003x2048.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-830x1695.jpg 830w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-230x470.jpg 230w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-350x715.jpg 350w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-480x980.jpg 480w, https:\/\/soc.hamiltonlits.org\/sharingsociology\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_8288-scaled.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Various forms of body enhancement are always advertised throughout the magazine. They remind readers of all the various procedures that could \u201cimprove\u201d their appearance even if they were not looking for a change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expensive Expectations for Affluent Women<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although, there are some positive representations of women, such as stories about successful women or generosity in fundraising efforts, even these parts of the magazine typically support standards of beauty and wealth. Ultimately, Sheridan Road portrays one uniform lifestyle that holds extremely high standards for women and is often inaccurate and undesirable for a large portion of its target audience. This was made particularly clear when I decided to make this collage and struggled collecting materials because my mom &#8212; and my aunts who also live on the North Shore whom I turned to next &#8212; had already thrown the magazine away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JWC Media. &#8220;About.&#8221; <em>Sheridan Road<\/em>, JWC Media, 2020, <a href=\"http:\/\/jwcdaily.com\/sheridanroadmagazine\/about\/.\">jwcdaily.com\/sheridanroadmagazine\/about\/.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sheridan Road<\/em>. Vols. February 2020, Feb. 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sheridan Road<\/em>. Vols. March 2020, Mar. 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sheridan Road Magazine is a \u201cluxury lifestyle magazine that delivers a colorful and passionate telling of neighboring events, fashion, beauty, finance, and the pursuit of leisure\u201d (jwcdaily.com). 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