Art by Kris Harper“Feminist: a person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.” Most of us recognize this line from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED talk on feminism, thanks to its sample on Beyonce’s pop hit “***Flawless.” By sampling this audio clip, Beyonce proudly declared membership in an ideological … [Read more...] about Embrace Your Label
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The Evolution of Beauty – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
Graphic by Andie Unson Women's websites are flooded with the dangers of fat-shaming, complete with body-positive galleries featuring plus-size models. Meanwhile, the slogan, started in 2004, “real women have curves” awakened others to the dangers of skinny-shaming. However, eating disorders and body dysmorphia continue to plague young women. According to the National … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Beauty – Currents Magazine Spring 2015
