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How to embrace – and challenge – the idea of “beauty” in the technological age (w / Elise Hu) | How to Be a Better Human

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Redefining Beauty and Identity

This chapter chronicles the speaker's journey of identity as an Asian woman, contrasting her experiences of shame growing up in a white suburb with her daughters' acceptance of their diverse heritage. It examines the societal pressures of beauty culture across different contexts, highlighting the need for self-acceptance and nurturing healthier self-concepts for future generations.

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