[music] Hi, good afternoon. My name is Marra Makbul Shak. I am basically just a girl who lost a lot of weight and got internet famous for no reason. How many of you have heard the name Marra before? Not a one person. I'm not surprised. I remember when I was in school, I went home one day and I asked my mother, "Ma, why did you name me Marra. What does it even mean. " And she has an ever smiling face. So she said, "Marra is an Arabic term beta.It means to transcend, to go beyond limits. I did not want to go ...

Your face is so ugly. That is what I used to say over and over to the innocent young girl in this picture. She would stare back at me from the mirror and say, "I know." Growing up in Taiwan, I often looked in the mirror and the thought I am ugly.I had the big lips, curly hair, and the tender skin. None of which matched the beauty standards around me. Some people called me octopus to make fun of me.I noticed women were judged more harshly, but men carried hidden pressures, too. to escape. I straightened my h ...

Weight-loss drugs are coming for a new customer—those who aren't overweight. Advertising and prescription loopholes have raised new concerns about the age-old intersection of body image, medicine and regulation https://t.co/avkq2wqThk https://t.co/9vf69HlCtd ...

To be honest, I'm a little bit nervous as always. I hope you guys enjoy your tea break and I hope you guys will enjoy my speech too. Okay, so we have a saying that being beautiful is a blessing.Unfortunately, I didn't have the luck. Or at least that was I used to think. Growing up from the seemingly caring words from the dearest people.Your thighs are as big as a pillar, said Grandma. You look like you gain weight, right. Said mommy.Have you ever heard these comments. Sounds very familiar, right. But to a y ...

¿Cuántas veces han comparado sus cuerpos con el de otras personas y han pensado, ¿cuántas veces esas mismas personas llegaron a compararse con otras. Ahora mismo realmente dudo que exista un cuerpo perfecto. Sin embargo, hace varios años alguien cercano a mí me preguntó lo mismo y en esa época mi respuesta fue sí.Si existe un cuerpo perfecto. Desde que tenía 8 años tenía bien definido que era para mí un cuerpo perfecto, una cintura extremadamente pequeña, cuerpo y piernas delgadas. Y ese para mí fue mi está ...

Sometimes the smallest shift in perspective creates the biggest change in our life. This is true not just in theory but also in real lived experiences. Take Oprah Winfrey, one of the most successful women in the world, once admitted that she starved herself for nearly five months to just fit a standard of beauty.On live television, she wheeled out a wagon, carrying all the weight she had lost. But within a short period of time, she had gained it all back. Looking back, she said, "I thought I had failed. But ...

This is me when I was seven years old. Look at that smile. I look happy. Well, I was.Life back then felt very simple. I didn't care how I looked or what I wore. And eating my favorite chocolate brought me nothing but joy without any second thoughts or guilt.But the most heartbreaking part about this picture is that this little curfew Veronica had no idea she would grow up to hate and hurt the older version of herself. How did this happen. Well, I still find myself asking this question sometimes.It all began ...

[Music] Vagina. Vagina. Yes, I said it in front of you all on a stage into a microphone. And guess what? The world didn't end. But let's be honest, some of you flinched. Some of you looked down. And some of you might be still wanting this to turn into a joke. >> It won't. I say it every day. I'm a doctor. I'm an aesthetic gynecologist. And I talk about vaginas all day. Not in secrecy, not in shame, not in whisper, not as something dirty, embarrassing or as a taboo. I am an aesthetic gynecologist. I talk abo ...

Beauty Standards & Body Image - The beauty industry perpetuates impossible beauty standards, exemplified by the unrealistic proportions of Barbie dolls [2][3] - Societal pressure to conform to beauty standards is deeply ingrained, driven by the human desire to fit in [5] - A 2020 UK survey revealed that over 60% of women have negative feelings about their bodies, influenced by diet culture, postpartum pressure, and unrealistic images [6] - Media representation historically favored thin, white, and blonde figures, with significant gaps in representation for Black and plus-size models [7] Impact of Media & Culture - Body shaming culture was prevalent in media and even schools, contributing to negative self-perception [8] - The illusion of perfect bodies in media is often achieved through extensive post-production and skilled creative teams [10] - The rise of the Kardashian era briefly shifted beauty standards towards thicker thighs and curves, highlighting the fleeting nature of trends [9] Empowerment & Change - Photography can be a tool for self-acceptance and empowerment, allowing individuals to redefine beauty standards [11][12] - Challenging societal norms and embracing one's physical form can lead to self-love and inspire others [15][16] - Celebrating body diversity and promoting body acceptance can help dismantle the need for rigid beauty standards [19] - Showing diverse bodies in media, such as the viral budoir photography series, can positively impact women's self-perception [18]

Societal Beauty Standards & Impact - The pervasive influence of beauty standards, often unattainable, leads to negative self-perception, with over 60% of women feeling negatively about their bodies [3][6] - Media representation historically favored thin, white, and blonde ideals, with significant gaps in representation for Black and plus-size models [7] - Body shaming culture was prevalent, extending from media to schools, impacting self-esteem [8] Personal Journey & Empowerment - The speaker's personal journey involves challenging conventional beauty standards and embracing self-acceptance [15] - Art school and photography became tools for healing and empowering others to celebrate their bodies [11][12] - Creating safe spaces for women to challenge beauty norms and embrace self-expression is a key mission [19] Redefining Beauty & Representation - The speaker advocates for visibility and representation of diverse bodies, challenging the need for a "perfect body" [16][18] - Celebrating body acceptance and promoting self-love can potentially eradicate the need for beauty standards [19] - Encouraging self-love and challenging societal pressures are crucial steps towards redefining beauty [20][21]