For decades, the socially accepted beauty standard was straight blond hair, blue eyes, pale skin, and gapped legs. This image of perfection has been painted by Victoria’s Secret angels, runway models, and TV for years. With the emergence of social media, this image gained popularity and spread worldwide, with women yearning to fit in the beauty size created by some brands. However, there seems to be a revolutionary change in the perception, and women have started to reject this kind of body-exclusive marketing.
STOP BODY SHAMING
The truth is we all want the perfect body. From the days of looking at Janet Jackson, Madonna, j-Lo, Beyoncé, etc., we ladies want to look “perfect” according to what we see in the media. Nowadays, we have artists and other entertainers out there that are promoting body positivity, and I’m here for it! Imperfection is perfection. We are proud to announce our curves, stretch marks, and hell, and we are pleased to promote all of our flaws because every other girl can relate to it.
I remember as a kid growing up in San Jose, all my friends who were not black used to make fun of me for having a bubble butt and big breasts. I used to be ashamed of my body, and I would like to roller skate outside and try to fall on my butt every day to flatten it, LOL. Crazy, I know, but I wanted to fit in with everyone else and have the perfect body. My hips were getting bigger, and my body developed quickly when I was 12 and 13. And I remember the media wasn’t promoting voluptuous bodies like today, so I always felt like I was on the heavy side and disproportion when I was not. But my surroundings made me feel that way because they weren’t used to seeing Black girls or black women.
People have been uplifting and motivating to others and celebrating all body shapes and sizes. On social media, hashtags like “self-love” and “body positivity” trend to aware women who might not fit these traditional beauty standards. I have seen fitness influencers share candid shots of their natural bodies. The gist of all this is to remind women that the media is not a genuine representation of women’s bodies.
I am too happy and proud to show off my curves and voluptuous stature. And thank you to all the lovely & beautiful black women who showcase their curves to the public to let them know that being sick or big is beautiful. There is nothing wrong with having a couple of layers on your stomach or extra booty, as long as you know how to wear it. My divas please never let anyone tell you that your body needs enhancements or subtraction. Not to sound cliché or anything, but you are beautiful just the way you are and play the cards that God dealt for you.
Source: weartinks.com
