Episode 19

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3rd Jul 2020

EP - 19 - The sexualization of Black women & girls

Happy July, friends!

Welcome to a brand new episode.  


This week's episode is a continuation of last week's episode on the sexualization and objectification of women. 


In this episode, we focus on the over-sexualization of Black women and girls.  We take a look at the historical roots of the sexualization of Black women, and we delve into Hip Hop's influence on the image of Black women in America. 


We look at certain stereotypes that were invented as a way to dehumanize Black women and girls and how these stereotypes are prominent to this day and the detrimental effects they have on Black women.


TRIGGER WARNING! 


In this episode, I mention distressing material and use very explicit language. 


Buckle up, because your earholes are about to go numb as I rant and rave throughout the episode. 


Are. You. Ready? 


Articles:


https://www.blackburncenter.org/post/2019/02/20/the-historical-roots-of-the-sexualization-of-black-women-and-girls


https://medium.com/gender-theory/hip-hops-influence-on-the-image-of-black-women-in-america-bd73df96c97f


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexualization#Black_women


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As always the most important message I have is


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Dream Machine

Theme Music by Savvier Vital Poison


Savvier from Fugue

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About the Podcast

Beauty Unlocked the podcast
Buckle up and get ready as I delve into a variety of topics regarding physical beauty.

We'll take a look at our society's obsession with physical beauty and the consequences these impossible beauty standards have had on us.
Let's face it; this fascination regarding physical beauty and body image isn't a recent phenomenon; it has been around for centuries, crossing borders, and has affected men and women alike.
The realization of this podcast has come about by my own experiences having to deal with society's perverse notion of physical "perfection" and researching an array of topics that have intrigued me over the years.
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Carissa Vikis

Hey there!
I'm Carissa, host, content creator, and producer of the indie podcast Beauty Unlocked.
Growing up, I was frequently compared and criticized for my looks and weight. This started the vicious cycle of being self-critical and loathing my body. I knew I wasn't the only one suffering from society's ridiculous notion of what "we should look like." I started digging deeper and researching various topics, and the rest is h(er)story!
Beauty Unlocked The Podcast aims to educate and bring awareness of our society's obsession with physical beauty and the emotional consequences these impossible beauty standards have. Beauty Unlocked's social media platform showcases not only my work but that of other artists, illustrators, and fellow podcasters that I admire and that share a similar message of inspiration, empowerment, positivity, and raising awareness on a variety of social issues.