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Ways of Seeing by John Berger examines how visual culture shapes societal perceptions, beginning with a Marxist critique of how the ruling class uses art to maintain socioeconomic power. Berger deconstructs the portrayal of women in nudes, the commodification in oil paintings, and the aspirational nature of advertisements, arguing these visual codes perpetuate sexism and capitalism. The book includes sensitive discussions on the objectification of women.