Quote by Martha Beck

Standards of beauty are arbitrary. Body shame exists only to the extent that our physiques don't match our own beliefs about how we should look.

Standards of beauty are arbitrary. Body shame exists only to

Summary

This quote emphasizes that societal standards of beauty hold no inherent value or objective truth. It suggests that body shame stems from the discrepancy between our personal perception of how our bodies should look and the expectations imposed by society. In other words, body shame arises when we don't meet the arbitrary criteria established by external influences. Therefore, this quote challenges the notion of an universal standard of beauty, emphasizing the importance of individual perception and self-acceptance.

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Beauty

By Martha Beck

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