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Episode 42

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19th Mar 2021

EP - 42 - Decolonizing Beauty

Welcome, friends, 

This week's episode is quite thought-provoking.  We're going to discuss Decolonizing Beauty.  Is beauty truly in the eyes of the colonizer?  You know what my answer to that question is!  We also briefly mention how California became the first state to ban discrimination based on one's natural hair.  We are in the 21st century, and many countries and states still uphold and maintain white supremacist ideals and beliefs.  We need to continually educate, spread awareness and call out such outrageous behaviors to bring about change.


As there were so many articles discussing the decolonization of beauty and body ideals, I decided to ease into it and will be revisiting this topic in future episodes. 


Articles:


https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2019/02/06/685506578/is-beauty-in-the-eyes-of-the-colonizer?t=1611892836835&t=1616160798403


https://www.wingluke.org/decolonize-beauty/


https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-pol-ca-natural-hair-discrimination-bill-20190703-story.html


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J/K, or am I?


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As always, the most important message I have is


LOVE EACHOTHER, LOVE YOURSELVES. SPREAD SOME OF THAT SWEET, SWEET LOVE!


Music By:  Savvier 'Fame Inc'


Savvier

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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.