The concept of beauty, while perhaps well-intentioned, probably does more harm than good.
Making the choice of commenting on someone’s body contributes to the idea that bodies should only look a particular way when, in reality, everyone’s body is different. Everyone’s situation...
In the world of sports, female athletes face immense pressure—not just to perform like an Olympian, but to also look like a supermodel while doing it. Athletes are expected...
The Body Positivity movement encourages women to love how their bodies look, regardless of whether they fit traditional beauty standards. However…is it wrong to look at ourselves and not...
This body is a vessel, and I’m tired of valuing it based on appearance.
I may not feel entirely confident for a while, but practicing body neutrality has taken that pressure away.
We’ve all heard of body positivity – from public figures like Lizzo and Ashley Graham, people have been embracing the body positivity movement by normalizing normal bodies.However, I’ve come...
A vast majority of us have been body shamed at some point in our lives, and it is often a violating and humiliating experience. Unsolicited criticism and negative remarks...
She’s the internet-bestie and older sister that you’ve been looking for!
A few weeks ago, I was in a lecture for my Dance, Identity, and Cultural Expression class (UT Austin students – I highly recommend taking this class for your...