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Critiquing Plastic Surgery Trends: The Racist and Sexist Implications for Women of Color

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