body image Archives - Empoword Journalism https://www.empowordjournalism.com/tag/body-image/ Led by women. Uniting and empowering journalists across the globe. Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:35:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 How to feel confident in your summer body https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/how-to-feel-confident-in-your-summer-body/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/how-to-feel-confident-in-your-summer-body/#respond Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:35:53 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=42817 For most, the summer months are full of good vibes, associated with beach days, beer gardens, and backyard BBQs. But for those enduring a battle with low body image, summer can often be a challenging time.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/how-to-feel-confident-in-your-summer-body/feed/ 0 Body image, exercise, and making peace with imperfection https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/body-image-exercise-and-making-peace-with-imperfection/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/body-image-exercise-and-making-peace-with-imperfection/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:07 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=42829 Building an empowering relationship with exercise, detached from the pressures of body image, can be challenging for those raised in a generation exposed to damaging beauty ideals.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/body-image-exercise-and-making-peace-with-imperfection/feed/ 0 Why Are Women More Likely To Suffer From Depression? https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/lifestyle/why-are-women-more-likely-to-suffer-from-depression/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/lifestyle/why-are-women-more-likely-to-suffer-from-depression/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:02:14 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=40501 Depression is a mental illness that one in six adults in the UK deals with, but it affects far more women than men. Following Mental Health Awareness Month, it's worth considering why women are disproportionately affected and what can be done to reduce the effects.

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/lifestyle/why-are-women-more-likely-to-suffer-from-depression/feed/ 0 The Return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-victorias-secret-fashion-show/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-victorias-secret-fashion-show/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:51:42 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=38527 Victoria’s Secret is bringing back its infamous fashion show, but can we move past the dark past of the underwear empire?

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-victorias-secret-fashion-show/feed/ 0 The Y2K Obsession Fashion Doesn’t Need https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-y2k-obsession-fashion-doesnt-need/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-y2k-obsession-fashion-doesnt-need/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:52:55 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=35696 The noughties are undoubtedly back in vogue with Y2K looks trending on catwalks and across social media.  Imagine bejewelled rhinestone logos, bright bubblegum pinks, baguette bags, kitsch accessories, and Juicy Couture tracksuits.  The era was also defined by low-rise waists, tiny, barely-there tops and baby tees.  For many of us, the return of noughties fashion isn’t exactly welcome news. 

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/the-y2k-obsession-fashion-doesnt-need/feed/ 0 Reflecting on Body Image Insecurity During the Holidays https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/features/reflecting-on-body-image-insecurity-during-the-holidays/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/features/reflecting-on-body-image-insecurity-during-the-holidays/#respond Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:04:44 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=36263 Emilie Williams  Trigger warning: body image Christmas and New Year can be a beautiful time of the year. It is a time spent with family and loved ones, relaxing and celebrating the past year. However, it can also be difficult for those who struggle with body image insecurity, as many

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]]> https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/features/reflecting-on-body-image-insecurity-during-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Celebrity Body Positivity: More Harm than Good? https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/opinion/celebrity-body-positivity-more-harm-than-good/ https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/opinion/celebrity-body-positivity-more-harm-than-good/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:48 +0000 https://www.empowordjournalism.com/?p=31442 It’s 2022, and social media's influence is as prominent as ever, with celebrities telling us to love our bodies, whilst TikTok stars show us their weight loss journeys in 30 second videos. More and more celebrities are vocally joining the body positivity movement, and whilst some may argue that this is a step in the right direction, I want to shine a light on why some forms of body positivity might be harmful too.

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