Browsing: culture

If you happen to sit next to Mima Mendoza on a train or stand behind her in a checkout line,…

Key Takeaways Individualistic cultures focus on the needs and independence of the individual rather than the group.In these cultures, people…

Bella Davis has struggled with body dissatisfaction since she was eight years old. “I grew up thinking having a soft…

Key Takeaways Purity culture connects sexual purity to a person’s worth and affects their mental health.It started with evangelical Christianity…

There has recently been a marked revival in the practice of indulging in mud baths as an aid to beauty…

Key Takeaways Gender schema theory suggests that children learn gender roles from their culture.Gender schemas can lead to discrimination and…

I’ve seen it over and over: a client invests thousands in testing, leaves with a 6-page list of foods to…

As “beauty filters” proliferate on social media platforms like TikTok, journalist Elise Hu says we’ve entered the era of the…

Denzel Washington could care less about cancel culture.  The two-time Oscar winner, 70, gave his candid opinion during an interview…

Sneakers have long outgrown their gym-only reputation. Same with their “man-only” reputation. Today, they’re as integral to women’s street style…