In the 1990s, I was pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles. Because I stand at almost 6 feet and was slender — not emaciated — I was often told I needed to lose weight in order to work. There was one woman in particular, who I will not name (because she’s recognizable and was on a […]
This photo was posted in a Facebook group by a mom and it’s attracted a lot of discussion. It’s a permission slip her son brought home for a pool party for children in the 6th grade. Among some of the requirements to attend are two dress codes: “All girls must wear a non-white t-shirt over their swimsuit.” […]
Supervenus by French Filmmaker Frédéric Doazan is shocking and illustrates the lengths some women will go to achieve the impossible standard of beauty. Exceprts from two reviews provide an excellent description. Lago Film Fest: “Imagine a game that combines the legendary board game Operation and the endearing paper dolls we used to play with in our childhood. […]