In this episode, the ladies of GOODSTOCK discuss everything about beauty from how early images and definitions of beauty shape who we are as individuals, how mainstream culture defines beauty, and how black women have shattered those beauty standards and myths. We also explore current beauty moments, influencers, and the privileges of beauty. The topics covered range from the ugly to pretty – listen in!
Sources
New York Times. Black Women Now Hold Crowns in 5 Major Beauty Pageants. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/15/style/black-women-win-beauty-pageants.html
Wall Street Journal. On the Job Beauty is More than Skin Deep. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970203687504576655331418204842
2018 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2018/cosmetic-procedures-women-2018.pdf