Every summer, after trading sweaters for swimsuits, many young people find themselves struggling with body image. Throughout middle and most of high school, I too felt insecure about my body. Looking back, I understand where my negative view came from.…
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Recently, 17-year-old Alaska high school swim champion, Breckynn Willis, won a 100-meter freestyle race, something common for the teen. What was uncommon, however, was her immediate disqualification. A referee accused Breckynn of violating the sport’s…
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It’s that time of year again. Back to school, back to the mall for clothes shopping. For me, trying on clothes can generate feelings of awkwardness and self-loathing. If it looks a little tight on the rack, forget about it. […]
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October 18th is Love Your Body Day! Don’t forget to love your body this fine Wednesday (and every day). The campaign, created by the National Organization for Women, aims to bring awareness to the narrow and unrealistic standards of female […]
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“By introducing more variety into the line, Barbie is offering girls choices that are more reflective of the world they see today.” That’s what a statement on Mattel’s Barbie website has to say about the new Barbie 2016 Fashionistas collection.…
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Objectification of bodies in the media has influenced our ideas of what is considered “attractive” —from the posters of Victoria’s Secret Angels adorning every mall in America to the shirtless, underwear-clad men of Calvin Klein and Abercrombie…
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Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) drafted a recommendation that uncircumcised teen males and their parents be counseled on the benefits of circumcision. For many, this possible recommendation may be irrelevant considering…
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Ever feel self-conscious about your appearance? Or feel pressured by your friends or the media to change the way you look? It’s no secret that society has an impact on how we see ourselves. But what if the people around […]
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