With the help of a mirror, junior Zainab Shah applies makeup while sophomores Era Johnson and Ava Robertson look on. Shah argues modern-day beauty standards are unattainable and feel it’s important to look beyond surface-level beauty. “A healthier way to feel beautiful is to recognize yourself as an individual and all your unique physical characteristics,” Shah said.
Getting Past Pretty
Teen girls report feeling beauty standards are unachievable
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