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Episode 61

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11th Mar 2022

EP - 61 - Modern Hair Removal and White Supremacy?

Welcome, friends!

Did you know that more than 99% of women in the US voluntarily remove their body hair? Hair removal can be traced back thousands of years. But, many people are unaware of the sinister history of hair removal as a worldwide industry, that sprung forth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Buckle up, because we're about to embark on one helluva ride!

ARE.YOU.READY?

Articles Mentioned:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/shamed-body-hair-growing-desi-women-now-challenging-racist-standards-n1259157

https://www.thegrassroute.org/racism-paedophilia-western-beauty-standards/

https://mustangnews.net/how-the-white-patriarchy-benefits-from-women-hating-their-body-hair/

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Intro/Outro Music:

Music by Savvier from Fugue FAME INC

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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.