body confidence

It has been proven that people would rather turn up to an event overdressed rather than underdressed. Clothing is an essential part of our culture, and social media has enhanced this through Instagram accounts such as Vogue and TikTok showing off recent outfits. However, getting dressed up for the...

Alice Thébault Barbie (2023) by Greta Gerwig has been commended for its feminist themes, including the notable scene in which America Ferrera’s character, Gloria, discusses the societal pressure for women to always look and be perfect. However, Barbie as a brand and a toy hasn’t always been so body-positive...

From fat to thin, curves to straight, toned to soft, short to tall: the ideal western female body shape has gone through all variations of shape and size. Just like fashion, these trends have been in and out. Over centuries, these beauty standards have caused mental health problems, and...

Most of our lives nowadays are totally online. The intense growth of social media has established a completely new way of life compared to those a few decades ago. It has for many become a necessary part of their everyday lives. Whether that be the photos we share on...

When was the last time you checked Instagram and Snapchat? If you are anything like me in the past, your answer would be just a few minutes ago....

At only 18 years old, singer Billie Eilish has always been a target for body-shamers on the internet. Despite her young age, many people, usually men who are considerably older than she is, feel it appropriate to comment negatively on her body....

The University of Nottingham Feminists held their Body Confidence Fair on November 24 to mark the start of 2015’s Body Confidence Week after the success of the previous campaign. Working in collaboration with the Women’s Network, Body Confidence Week is designed to promote self-confidence, starting with loving your body....