Body Image of the Brown Girl
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Brown Girl trending talks to The Curve Experience about race and body image in relation to cultural events and workplace dynamics. This episode explores the systemic issues that create an unequal playing field for people of color in terms of self-esteem, representation, and acceptance. We will discuss societal pressures that manifest online, from Instagram filters to racial microaggressions. Join us as we unpack this important topic and empower individuals to reclaim their narrative!
Women empowerment
Trinidad carnival history
Body image
Body acceptance
Body standards based on race
The truth about what our bodies look like
Social media’s role in the ideal body image
Women trying to look like social media filters
Shame for “normal” body
Celebration of freedom has counter effect
Women in the workplace are judged by their body shape / size
The “ideal” woman body is more likely to get a promotion
What you’re wearing at work can easily determine “sexualization” based on your body type
Should what we wear determine how we are treated?
Men should be responsible for how they act and not blame women for what they wear and their reaction
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