Beauty Standards and Racial Dynamics

This chapter explores cultural commentary on beauty standards, particularly focusing on the perception of black women's hair within interracial dating. It examines aesthetic labor, societal pressures around body image, and the implications of treatments like Ozempic, contrasting historical and contemporary approaches to dieting and beauty. The conversation highlights the impact of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey on generational attitudes toward weight loss and beauty standards, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift in perception.