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Digital Colorism: How Good AI Leads to Better Representation

Have you ever used AI to complete a project? You may want the perfect apple pie recipe from Chat GPT or need clarity to solve…
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Hollywood Diversity Acting Report

Hollywood diversity has come a long way, and many social movements such as Black Lives Matter, and Stop Asian Hate have brought awareness to ongoing…
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Representation of Plus-Sized Women in Hollywood (Or lack Thereof)

Since the beginning of Hollywood, plus-sized women were rarely represented in films or TV. When plus-size women were seen in Hollywood, they were always shown…
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Reality of Body Positivity

Importance of talking about body image  It is essential to talk about body image especially to young teens and early adults because of the pressures…
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The Ramifications of the “Clean Girl”

The “(insert adjective) girl” doctrine, a small flame sparked by centuries of gendered history, was roared into a blazing fire through social media trends. When…
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How Could Reality TV Shows Like Too Hot to Handle Promote Body Insecurity?

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Doll Diversity: How American Girl Encompasses the True American Diversity 

Last week’s article on diversity among Barbie dolls discussed how playing with unrealistically thin dolls decreases children’s body satisfaction. That same study showed that playing…
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Doll Diversity: How Has Barbie Become More Inclusive in Recent Years?

On May 25, Mattel dropped the Laverne Cox Barbie as part of their Barbie Tribute Collection, making history as the first transgender Barbie. As a…
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How Hollywood Sees Women Aging

The red carpets, magazine covers, the constant camera flashes… It is well known that Hollywood praises one thing at all times: beauty. Not only does…
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How Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty increased diversity in Fashion Industry

Rihanna’s lingerie line Savage X Fenty just released its third edition of their annual fashion show on September 24. This year’s edition happened in Los…
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