"Beauty is skin deep," while a common and seemingly innocent expression, is a notion that underlines the billion-dollar beauty and fashion industry. It has profound and prolonged effects upon girls' and women's self-image. According to Foucault, the wide acceptance of this expression has become part of what social phenomenon?
A)an elite corporate discourse
B)an unpopular discourse
C) an elite discourse
D) a popular topic of debate

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According to Foucault, the wide acceptance of the expression "beauty is skin deep" becomes part of an elite discourse that reinforces societal norms and values related to beauty and appearance. This discourse is perpetuated by the beauty and fashion industry, which benefits greatly from the promotion of this idea. It is not an unpopular discourse or a popular topic of debate, and while it is related to an elite corporate discourse, this phrase specifically refers to an elite discourse around beauty standards.

"Beauty Is Skin Deep," While a Common and Seemingly Innocent