In her book "Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture," Roxane Gay highlights the struggles faced by gifted adolescent women, who are often assessed more on their physical appearance than their talents. Despite their impressive abilities, these young women find themselves scrutinized for their sexual attractiveness, which overshadows their potential contributions in their respective fields.

This societal focus on body image and attractiveness can be detrimental, particularly when such judgments start at a young age. Gay emphasizes the harsh reality that for these talented adolescents, their artistry and skills may not be enough to overcome the relentless emphasis on how they look, suggesting a concerning trend that could worsen as they grow older.