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Best of FM: Philosopher Heather Widdows
Sep 1, 2023
Philosopher Heather Widdows discusses the ethics of beauty and looks-based discrimination. She explains why beauty companies use moral language to sell products. Topics include the impact of body shaming, resisting beauty ideals, and embracing diversity.
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- Lookism should be recognized as a serious issue alongside sexism and racism in society.
- Lookism deeply affects individuals' self-esteem and confidence, highlighting the need for collective cultural change.
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The Shift towards Appearance as an Ethical Ideal
The podcast explores how the beauty ideal has transitioned from emphasizing character to focusing heavily on appearance. It delves into the cultural shift where individuals now judge and value themselves based on their physical appearance rather than their character or other qualities. The episode highlights how this global beauty ideal has become pervasive, defining beauty as thinness with curves, smoothness, firmness, and youthfulness. It also addresses the impact of social media and visual culture in shaping and narrowing these beauty standards.
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