As a chubby, Mexican girl, I didn’t quite fit the standard I saw on TV or in magazines growing up. I developed an unhealthy relationship with my body image that was only exacerbated with social media and the popularization of plastic surgery. Beauty trends and standards in place often demand women of color to embody… Continue reading Critiquing Plastic Surgery Trends: The Racist and Sexist Implications for Women of Color
Author: Sarah Ramirez
Sarah Ramirez (she/her) is an English major at California State University, Los Angeles, minoring in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She was born and raised in North East L.A. and is a lover of spring, cupcakes, crafting, and glitter.
