The hottest Beauty Standards Substack posts right now

The Barbie movie and its merch present conflicting messages about beauty standards.
Beauty culture can have negative consequences on mental health and perpetuate harmful societal norms.
Barbie's history reflects how beauty standards have been used to limit women's advancement.

Algorithms can lead people to extreme places and influence their behaviors.
Social media algorithms can impact mental health by feeding insecurities and vulnerabilities.
Parents of Generation Alpha should be cautious of the impact algorithms can have on their children's self-image and identity formation.

Throughout history, beauty standards have glamorized sickness such as tuberculosis, reflecting class distinctions and reinforcing traditional feminine roles.
Contemporary beauty trends like 'succubus chic' glamorize cosmetic addiction and excessive procedures, signaling wealth and conformity to beauty industry standards.
The beauty industry often promotes aesthetic trends that prioritize looks over actual health, leading to a disconnect between appearance and well-being.

The concept of beauty can affect how people are treated and viewed in society.
Not all women have the same experiences or privileges based on their level of attractiveness.
Assumptions about gender dynamics and power can be complex and not always based on reality.

The author expresses feeling bad about a specific physical feature, the chin, in the context of societal pressures and norms related to body image and self-love.
There is a reference to the body positive movement that encourages self-acceptance and love for all body types, contrasting personal struggles with societal expectations.
The post also touches on discussions around menopause and the losses associated with it, reflecting on personal experiences and reactions shared online.

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Weight loss drugs like Ozempic can have serious side effects but are increasingly popular for cosmetic weight loss.
Beauty standards and societal pressures play a significant role in the obsession with appearance and weight loss.
Health should be the priority over beauty, and extreme measures like weight loss drugs should only be considered for health reasons, not just aesthetic purposes.

The wealthy often embrace low-class aesthetics in high fashion as symbols of status and exclusivity.
Fashion trends like distressed jeans and sagging pants demonstrate the allure of class tourism among luxury brands.
Low-class aesthetics in high fashion can serve as a bridge between different social strata, offering shared human experiences.