Now, don't get me wrong, we've come a very long way from the set bar of pressure of the late 20th century.

The spectrum of models has expanded, skin color and even discoloration have been embraced, and the continuous trendsetting styles have been greatly encouraged.Yet despite all of these changes, there are times where I say to myself, "Really? We're back to throwing our words at people to break them down over something that can't be helped? Or over something that is so unharmful?" I mean, this generation grew up during a time when social media was used to spread awareness of various issues using drawings and cartoons of relatable topics, the biggest issue being bullying. And yet, people have still grown up to be incredibly oppressive and close-minded. People are still comparing their Instagram post likes to those that have more likes, their own selfie game to that of another, their own reflections with the figures and complexions they see on social media. Just the other day, I was hanging out with some friends (keeping our distance, of course), and the discussion turned towards how people are still against the thought of plus-sized models. It brought me to wonder if there is any salvaging that can be done to make these beauty standards set by society go away.

Paola Torres

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