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The state of fashion

TED Radio Hour

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Beauty and Burden: Unveiling the Fashion Industry

This chapter offers a profound exploration of the fashion industry through the experiences of a former supermodel, highlighting the glamorous facade alongside exploitative practices. It delves into personal anecdotes that reveal the emotional complexities and moral conflicts faced by models, particularly regarding issues of privilege and labor exploitation. Additionally, the chapter advocates for collective responsibility and systemic change within the industry, emphasizing the importance of solidarity among women in dismantling harmful norms.

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