Angela Barnes on the continual winter of Persistent Depressive Disorder
The Clearing with Katherine May
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The complexity of societal standards and appearance
Society's conflicting messages about the importance of looks can lead to confusion, as children are told that looks don't matter but observe evidence that suggests otherwise. The speaker highlights the inherent beauty contest that everyone is involuntarily a part of, and recounts experiences of facing judgment and commentary based on appearance in their professional life, questioning the relevance of looks to their job.
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