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Miu Miu comes from what country?
Italy
What does stigma mean?
Feeling judged or looked down on for something.
What does Eurocentric mean?
Focused on European or Western ideas as the standard.
What is cosmetic surgery?
Surgery to change the way someone looks
What is colonialism?
When one country controls another and pushes its culture and values.
What does it mean to boycott something?
To stop buying it as protest.
Chanel comes from what country?
France
How can social media affect body image?
It can make people compare themselves to edited/altered images.
What are examples of Eurocentric beauty features?
Light complexion, narrow nose, straight hair.
Who is a plastic surgeon?
A doctor who does cosmetic or repair surgeries.
How did colonialism affect beauty ideas?
It made Western looks seem “better” than local ones.
What is a derogatory comment about looks?
A rude or insulting comment about appearance.
Versace comes from what country?
Italy
What is body positivity?
Accepting and loving your body as it is.
Why can Eurocentric beauty be unfair?
It excludes people who don’t have those traits.
Why might people get cosmetic surgery?
To feel better about themselves or fit in.
Why lighter skin might be seen as “better” in some places today
It’s a leftover idea from colonial times and colorism.
Why is it important to redefine beauty today?
To include everyone and fight narrow standards.
Songmont comes from what country?
China
Why do unrealistic images hurt self-esteem?
Because they create pressure to look a certain way.
How do movies and influencers spread Eurocentric beauty?
By mostly showing models with those traits (Light complexion, narrow nose, straight hair)
How can pressure influence cosmetic surgery?
People may feel they must change to look “normal.”
An example of a beauty trend linked to colonial history
Skin lightening or straightening hair.
How can social media both challenge and reinforce beauty standards?
It can challenge by showing real, diverse beauty—but also reinforce unrealistic images through filters and trends.
Rolex comes from what country?
Switzerland
What helps people build healthier body image?
Diverse representation on media and positive self-talk.
How can media show diverse beauty?
By including people of different colors, shapes, and styles.
Should beauty surgery be a free choice or a social pressure issue?
(Open discussion) Both, depending on motivation and context.
How learning history can help us rethink beauty
It helps us see where modern beauty rules come from.
What does it mean to “redefine beauty” in your own life, and why does it matter?
It means choosing what makes you feel confident and refusing to follow limiting outside rules; it builds self-acceptance and independence.