Body Image of the Brown Girl

01/12/23 • 25 min

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

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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