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Women in technology

Dove Just Pledged Not To Use AI Models. It's Helpful, But Not Enough

Dove pledges not to use AI-generated models in ads to combat unrealistic beauty standards.

Society needs to address the underlying issue of valuing women based on appearances. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

5 months ago

Wellness

Women Share Comments Their Mom Made To Them As Kids They Realized Were Her Own Insecurities

Women face unrealistic beauty standards that can be perpetuated by their own mothers.

Mothers' comments and behaviors about body image can have long-lasting effects on their daughters. [ more ]

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Creative Bloq

Dove rejects AI beauty standards in powerful new campaign

Dove pledges to never use AI-generated imagery in its ads to promote real beauty. [ more ]

Retail Dive

Dove pledges to not use AI models in lieu of real women in its advertising

Dove pledges to not use artificial intelligence for representing women in its advertising, focusing on genuine beauty representation.

The brand introduces 'The Code' campaign challenging AI-generated beauty standards, showcasing a diverse array of real women. [ more ]

Retail Brew

Marketing

The Dove Real Beauty campaign celebrates 20 years with a commitment to forgo AI in advertising

Dove Real Beauty campaign challenged traditional beauty standards by featuring diverse women in ads.

Dove conducted a global study showing some improvement in perceptions of beauty standards but also concerning trends. [ more ]

Marketing Dive

Dove pledges to not use AI models in lieu of real women in its advertising

Dove pledges against using AI for women in ads

Launching 'The Code' campaign to combat unrealistic beauty standards. [ more ]

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Let the Real Stretch Marks Rip

Advertisements for lingerie have traditionally presented an idealized and unrealistic version of the female form.

While some consumers appreciate the focus on 'imperfections' like stretch marks, others criticize the perfection and uniformity of these marks in marketing materials.

Newer underwear brands are challenging traditional beauty standards and embracing more diverse representations of bodies. [ more ]

Independent

5 months ago

Women

Kirsty Blake Knox: 'Billie Eilish is wrong - men do face body scrutiny, just like women'

Women often feel frustrated with beauty standards.

Billie Eilish discussed the objectification of women and the different standards placed on men in an interview with Variety. [ more ]

https://www.rogerebert.com/

6 months ago

Film

Black Harvest Film Festival 2023: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes, Black Barbie: A Documentary, We Were Meant To, Burnt Milk | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"Black Barbie: A Documentary" explores the impact and limitations of Barbie as a representation of beauty standards.

The film chronicles the creation of the first Black Barbie and discusses the negative impact of white Barbie on people of color.

The film raises questions about the significance of representation and whether having a Black Barbie is enough progress. [ more ]

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WhoWhatWear

6 days ago

Writing

We Have 3 Types of Curly Hair-7 Products That Work Wonders for Us All

Aveda relaunched be curly advanced™ line for curly hair maintenance with lightweight, vegan, silicone-free products. [ more ]

www.npr.org

1 week ago

Black Lives Matter

Black lawmakers reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination

The CROWN Act aims to ban discrimination based on hairstyle or hair texture to end race-based hair discrimination. [ more ]

AnOther

2 weeks ago

JavaScript

Inside A24's New Book on the Artistry of Special Effects Make-up

Beauty of the Beast manual focuses on individuality, exploring life within and character transformation through makeup. [ more ]

Glamour

3 weeks ago

Artificial Intelligence Has Come for Our...Beauty Pageants?

The subscription platform Fanvue is receiving backlash for organizing the first-ever beauty pageant for AI-generated influencers, sparking discussions on the implications of such events on beauty standards and mental health. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Human or fake? How AI is distorting beauty standards video

AI-generated images are becoming indistinguishable from real ones.

Challenges to perception and trust arise as fake images impact industries like modeling and marketing. [ more ]

BuzzFeed News

Chelsea

Megan Fox Called Out The Unwarranted Hate "Love Is Blind" Star Chelsea Got After Making That Viral Comparison To Her

Megan Fox praised for unique beauty. [ more ]

New York Post

Marketing

Joy Behar offers bizarre take on 'SNL' 'hot women' controversy, claims 'model-level' like Gisele Bundchen 'not funny'

Comedy shows like 'Saturday Night Live' prioritize humor over looks

There is a discussion on beauty standards for female comedians on 'SNL' [ more ]

Thred Website

5 months ago

Marketing

Will AI-generated influencers dominate social media's future? - Thred Website

The Clueless agency in Spain has created an AI model named Aitana, who serves as an influencer and earns 10,000 euros per month.

The use of AI-generated influencers in marketing campaigns raises concerns about authenticity and the perpetuation of unrealistic beauty standards. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Women in technology

15 Impossible "Beauty Standards" That We Need To Stop Holding Women And Girls To

Opting out limits job opportunities for marginalized individuals.

Society imposes beauty standards, affecting job prospects for marginalized groups like Black women. [ more ]

Bustle

Books

This New Book Revisits Y2K Pop Culture, From Tumblr To 'Gossip Girl'

Disordered eating is a common thread among fictional characters, celebrities, and women writers.

Eating disorders are pervasive across different genres and industries, linking media, literature, and healthcare. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Women

Beauty dilemmas: I'm south Asian and have dark eye circles. What can I do?

Embrace genetic features like dark circles and challenge Eurocentric beauty standards.

Use makeup like peach-toned correctors and seek professional advice for addressing dark circles. [ more ]

HuffPost

Parenting

These Beauty Influencers Are Getting Real About The Costs Of All Their Procedures

Esthetician nurse Miranda Wilson revealed her beauty procedures, sparking varied reactions.

The video showcased Wilson's Botox, lip injections, and other beauty treatments, shedding light on the reality behind influencers' appearances. [ more ]

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