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7 May

Despite body positivity Ruqaiya Haris remains to be disgusted

From Ashley Armitage’s advert for razor brand Billie - the primary of its kind to feature women with body hair versus the same old silky smooth hairless pins - to Nike’s campaign earlier this yr that featured Nigerian-American singer Annahastasia along with her arm raised to disclose a small patch of hair on her armpits, mainstream representations of body hair are changing. A results of the viral body positivity movement, increasingly women are beginning to embrace their natural body hair and types are following suit. After all, it's inspiring to see women who don’t just love themselves regardless of their body hair, but actually, love how they appear of their natural state. I feel struck by the sheer courage and self-belief...
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24 Mar

Has the body positivity movement been co-opted by bloating

Moderately than being relatable and authentic, TikTok’s obsession with bloating ‘before and after’ videos and photos can contribute to types of fatphobia and harmful body standards “Bodies that appear like this, also appear like this.” For those who’re on TikTok, you’ve probably heard that line playing along side a normally thin-bodied influencer contorting her body to point out fat rolls or bloating. As one user noted, that is what’s called “curated imperfection”, because it co-opts the body positivity movement (created by and for larger bodies).  While TikTok is filled with pro-eating disorder content like body checking, which involves compulsively examining your body, a recent trend sits on the road. Before and after eating videos...
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25 Feb

Lizzo says ‘commercialised’ body positivity is a ‘lotta white

Yesterday, Vogue revealed its October 2020 cover star – singer Lizzo. Within the accompanying interview, she discussed the body positivity movement and the way she believes it’s turn into “commercialised”.  “I’m glad that this conversation is being included within the mainstream narrative,” she said. “(But) now, you have a look at the hashtag ‘body positive,’ and also you see smaller-framed girls, curvier girls. Lotta white girls. And I feel no ways about that, because inclusivity is what my message is all the time about.” The singer says that the changes happened when the movement became mainstream, to the detriment of the people it’s meant to champion. “What I don’t like is how the those who this term was created for aren't benefiting from it....
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23 Jan

Isle of Paradise launch global body positivity campaign ‘Get

The body positivity revolution is upon us. From plus-size mannequins to campaigns which put body hair front and centre, increasingly, we're seeing a change in the way in which brands are talking about and showcasing the body, as messages of positivity and acceptance are making their technique to the forefront of the style and sweetness industries.  One brand leading this charge is Isle of Paradise. Debuting last 12 months with a campaign featuring un-retouched images of plus size model Carla Trujillo, the tanning brand is now back with a recent, even greater, campaign.  Launched today, “Get Body Posi” is a world commitment to creating body acceptance top of the wonder industry agenda. The campaign centres around a handbook which goals to guide...
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