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When Self Worth Becomes the Biggest Loser

By Allison Epstein (Intern, 2013) On the inside, I’m still about 7 years old. There’s a shelf in my bedroom dedicated to Disney movies. When I’m stressed, I’ve been known to break out coloring pages. I’m still a little upset that I didn’t get my Hogwarts letter when I … Read More...>

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Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall: A Review and Q&A with Author Kjerstin Gruys

By Valerie Kusler After body image activist and UCLA Sociology PhD candidate Kjerstin Gruys got engaged, she searched frantically for the perfect wedding dress – only to end up with not one, two, or three white dresses, but four. This was a wake-up call not only financially (given her … Read More...>

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Talking about Periods: Removing Menstrual Shame for Social Justice

By Sayantani DasGupta In most countries, there is a culture of taboo and secrecy around menstrual health and hygiene. Just think of all those ridiculous commercials for sanitary products that allow you to engage in activities ‘without anyone knowing’ you are menstruating – even if … Read More...>

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Novel as Mirror: Teen Literature and Body Image

By Sayantani DasGupta The first young adult (YA) novel I ever read that had to do with … More...>

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Chris Rock’s Documentary Gets to the Root of Good Hair

You gotta see "Good Hair." It's a great film for everyone, taking a humorously candid look … More...>

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The Curious Case of the Ambiguously Mexican Red Head

Growing up, I didn't really fit in. My father, who I talk to almost every day, is Mexican … More...>

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Gays on TV: Despite Growth, Real Portrayals More Urgent Than Ever

by Pia Guerrero, Co-founder/editor Remember on Buffy the Vampire Slayer when Willow … More...>

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Seeing Beauty in All: Over-40 Nudes

By Sharon Haywood In the summer of 2010 photographer Keith Seat gave life to the project … More...>

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Pop Culture’s Relentless Battle with Body Image

By Valerie Kusler Mainstream pop culture's back-and-forth, wishy-washy affair with body … More...>

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Is TV Finally Portraying Overweight People With Depth?

July 11, 2010|By Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times Television Critic Recent and upcoming … More...>

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Male body snarking and Jon Hamm’s “Muffin Top”

by Guest Contributor Tami, originally published at What Tami Said Actor Jon Hamm … More...>

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Debenhams Department Store: Bona Fide Diversity

Debenhams for Diversity by Ben Barry at AnyBody Last week, the UK department Debenhams … [Read More...]

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Jennifer Jonassen: A Sizeless Star

By Sharon Haywood "It's important for me to portray being fat as beautiful," said … [Read More...]

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