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The entire concept of a "beauty ideal" is exclusive, oppressive and obnoxious. Despite (or because of) this, I find it fascinating. Mostly I'm obsessed with how these ideals change. What makes a different shape of body "fashionable" at different times? Who decides these things and why?

--rebecca

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