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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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Comic-Con and American Born Chinese

In honor of Comic-Con this week, we celebrate Gene Yang and his novel American Born … More...>

The author, Ashley-Michelle Papon, participates in the protest at Facebook's head office. Photo by Paala Anderson Secor

Got Milk? Angry Moms Protest Facebook’s Discrimination Against Breastfeeding

By Ashley-Michelle Papon On Monday, Feb. 6, five dozen women flooded Facebook's Menlo … More...>

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Disfigurement: Isolating ‘Imperfect’ Bodies

Originally published at Women’s Web. Cross-posted with permission. By Shirin … More...>

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Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way”: Racist or Revolutionary?

I’m always on the hunt for pop and hip-hop songs that celebrate our different cultures, … More...>

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Beauty and the Double Standard of Aging

By Lisa Wade, PhD Cross-posted from Sociological Images Today I had the pleasure of … More...>

Plus-size model Crystal Renn (right) posing alongside straight-size model Jacquelyn Jablonski in a spread for the January 2010 issue of V Magazine  [photo from Huffington Post]

Plus-Size Modeling: A Passing Trend or Here to Stay?

By Valerie Kusler     Has mainstream culture done a 180°? Have we … More...>

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Lindsey Vonn Sports Illustrated Cover PICTURE: Photo Causes Controversy

We recently discovered this image of Lindsay Vonn's SI cover from last month. Here's what … More...>

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Media Causing More Men to Pursue “Ideal” Body

  Bikini season's fast approaching, and while women may worry about what they look … More...>

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Living a Limitless Life

By Sharon Haywood “Imagine being born without arms. No arms to wrap around someone, no … [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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