In case you missed it, Dove released a new video recently, showing women around the world who were presented with two doors, one labeled “Beautiful” and one labeled “Average.” What they found was disappointing, but probably not surprising: Most women,… Read more ›
As long as we’re on the topic of body image, let’s talk about the things I’ve learned about my own body image at 8 weeks postpartum: 1. Leggings are good. 2. Spanx are bad. 3. It was not, in fact,… Read more ›
Well, loyal readers – if there are any of you left after my lengthy silence – I’m back on the blogging bandwagon as much as I can be with a baby in my lap. I took a break at the… Read more ›
I have always loved yoga, but it wasn’t until I found a yoga studio last year that I truly started to reap its benefits. Before, I had always done yoga at the gym as a way to stretch and do… Read more ›
Can we talk about maternity photos for a second? For a while, I was completely on the fence about having maternity photos done. A huge part of me (mostly, the part of me that’s huge) has not felt attractive or… Read more ›
Being a teacher isn’t easy. All of the early mornings, the outside-of-school prep work, the grading, the stressful meetings, the extracurricular practices and group meetings, plus the day-to-day dealing with kids can all take a toll. Then, if you’re me,… Read more ›
I’ve written a lot about photoshop and real beauty. I covered it for Gender Across Borders last year, and the article was later picked up by the Ms. Magazine Blog. I wrote about it for Care2 recently, inspired by Fair… Read more ›
I am so sad my Fearless Females aren’t meeting over the summer, because they would be all over this one. Miss Representation is hosting the Keep it Real Challenge, a three day social media onslaught that hopes to change the… Read more ›
I’m sure you all have heard by now that Hillary Clinton was recently attacked by the media for deciding not to wear makeup in public. Yes, it’s true. Hillary Clinton, arguably most powerful female politician in our nation, is being picked… Read more ›
I have a problem with holding on to old clothing. I’m not sure why this is the case. Maybe it’s because I remember special occasions on which I wore these clothes, or maybe it’s because I bought them on vacations,… Read more ›
Terrible title, great article. Frustratingly, given the patriarchal bargain of weight-loss, being radically anti-diet as a political stance doesn’t always fit comfortably as a personal stance. Because we live in a society that punishes women for being “fat,” even the most dedicated feminists… Read more ›
Today, I’m over at Gender Across Borders talking about the implications of the AMA’s decision to denounce retouching images of models. Here’s a little teaser: This week, the American Medical Association denounced the use of digital manipulation and retouching on… Read more ›
This story about 1950’s pin-up girl pictures came across my Google Reader shared items (sorry… I missed who shared it!) and left me thinking. From the site: The pin-up paintings (and photographs, of course) were created by Gil Elvgren, one… Read more ›
I need to start re-thinking my body image, and I need to get into a healthier headspace regarding food and weight. Allow me to explain. I’m a stress-eater. When I’m stressed, I eat. A lot. I’m not a busy-eater. When… Read more ›
A quick story today in honor of Fat Talk Free Week (that’s this week, right? Im a lite behind…): I was at a bridal shower for my best friend and maid of honor, Christina, this past weekend and a huge… Read more ›
As I was preparing for my annual lesson on persuasive techniques, I came upon an article I had written previously that I thought would be perfect for the audience here at Equality 101. Last year, during a lesson on persuasive… Read more ›
I cannot say enough about the importance of this post. Body image issues affect us all, even if we don’t want to admit it, and these issues can complicate our relationships so much. It can be difficult to maintain a relationship… Read more ›
Hey there, readers! Sorry I haven’t posted for a few days. I’ve actually been dealing with a lot of wedding stuff that I’m just trying to get done before school starts on Monday, and it’s been both fun and trying. … Read more ›
This article might be the best article about women’s experiences of body image issues that I have ever read. And, best of all, a man wrote it! *gasp!* I have had a few body image breakdowns lately, mostly wedding related… Read more ›
If I weren’t so close to finished with this graduate program, I would have quit after this incident yesterday. I was contacted about a week ago by a woman in the marketing department of the college. She left a message… Read more ›