This impossible standard of who she’s perceived to be versus who she’s meant to be is perfectly captured in America Ferrara’s speech in Barbie the Movie.
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Book Review: Lost and Found by Natalie Shampanier
Lost and Found by Natalie Shampanier My rating: 5 of 5 stars I received a digital copy of Lost and Found from the author in exchange for an honest review. I read a lot of children’s literature, initially because I enjoy it but now as research for how I want to curate my own child’s… Continue reading Book Review: Lost and Found by Natalie Shampanier
Book Review: Vagina Problems by Lara Parker
Vagina Problems: Endometriosis, Painful Sex, and Other Taboo Topics by Lara Parker My rating: 4 of 5 stars I didn’t realize the author was the woman who made videos for Buzzfeed about Endo and other Vagina Problems a few years back. Then, I actually learned a lot about these sorts of issues from her content… Continue reading Book Review: Vagina Problems by Lara Parker
Weighted or Weightless; Neither Adds Balance
Body issues and eating disorders are never fun to discuss, though we have been seeing the topic breach the light of day more these days, thankfully. As a child of the ‘90s and early ‘00s, it was driven into me that the standard of beauty was Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, and as a chunky… Continue reading Weighted or Weightless; Neither Adds Balance