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A conversation about curly hair

A conversation about curly hair

To grow up with curly hair is to feel the detriment of beauty standards weigh heavy on the self-esteem
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The art of the GRWM: Why we love such a simple trend

The art of the GRWM: Why we love such a simple trend

Why is the GRWM format so popular?
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Person or object? Objectification in the media

Person or object? Objectification in the media

Why is it we still see some women as just too beautiful to be cheated on?
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Beauty is in the eyes of the colonizer

Beauty is in the eyes of the colonizer

We discuss the damaging impacts of western beauty standards on women of colour in society today. Ideas of beauty should not be restrictive.
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‘The Girl From Rio’ is giving us the representation we needed

‘The Girl From Rio’ is giving us the representation we needed

Brazilian superstar Anitta is the real Girl From Rio – ready to show diverse bodies and genuine people
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The TikTokers promoting body positivity

The TikTokers promoting body positivity

Talking all things body image, self-love and TikTok with four of the platforms leading creators
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The unattainable beauty standards of social media

The unattainable beauty standards of social media

Unattainable beauty standards are everywhere, but social media is changing exponentially increasing these pressures
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Dare to bare?

Dare to bare?

The rise of no-makeup and its celebrity advocation is discussed by contributor Shannon Winterbone
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Thicc: body positive or objectifying?

Oppressive beauty standards come in all shapes and sizes
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