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Feminists hate "toxic" beauty standards but still fall victim to them

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Understanding the impact of media representation is a major focus of modern psychology, especially regarding how women view their own bodies. Embracing feminist ideals helps people recognize and push back against unrealistic beauty standards. Taking a feminist stance does not automatically shield a person from feeling insecure about their own physical appearance. A new study published in Journal of Applied Social Psychology reveals that while wo…

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Even the biggest feminists are not immune to the beauty ideals on social media. No matter how fiercely they oppose narrow waists, taut faces, and injected lips, deep down they still want to conform to the norm. So, nothing human is alien to the feminist. In a world where filters, toned bodies, and youthful perfection are the norm […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl.

·Middelharnis, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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PsyPost broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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