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“To Age is to Fail” - Growing Older, and Being a Women Channel 4's "How Not to Get Old" Have you ever been at a drugstore or supermarket and find yourself going through anti-aging products or treatments that would prevent or “vanish” wrinkles around the eyes or make your face look younger? Because I have… We are living in a world where getting older, especially for women, is more of a hassle rather than a celebration of a life full of experiences and acquisition of knowledge. For women, the idea of aging “is a problem that need to be solved, no matter what.” It is not a surprise to see how this damaging pop culture and messages from media of demonising older women make aging look like a threat and crime, or like a sort of disease you try to find a cure for. Many famous actresses have been put to shame when they do not do something to keep that youthful appearance. Every day you will get messages such as “How to Look Younger in 1 Week”, “Easy Ways to