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Body Positivity vs. Body Acceptance
While some argue that social media has made a positive impact on body image with the variety of shapes and sizes displayed, others claim it added more pressure on women to fit beauty standards. However, people were obsessed with what...
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5 benefits to Wearing African Waist Beads
It may seem like African waist beads recently took the world by storm. Rest assured that African waist beads are far more than a fast-fashion trend. They actually have a rich history and culture dating back to the 15th century....
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The History of African Waist Beads
African waist beads existed long before they were a fashion trend for body positivity on social media. It is speculated that ancient Egyptians first used African waist beads around the 15th century. Illustrations of Egyptian women wearing waist beads found...
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25 Affirmations to Loving Yourself More
Self-love isn’t about always feeling good. It’s about knowing you are worthy even when you don’t feel it. There are many ways to improve your relationship with yourself such as meditation, therapy, reading self-help books, and participating in workshops. It...
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Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation
How is a model wearing tribal makeup on Victoria’s Secret runaway less offensive than the Asante gold weights on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London? It’s not. Both instances ridicule a marginalized group of people through appropriation....
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