“I will have my serpent’s tongue - my woman’s voice, my sexual voice, my poet’s voice. I will overcome the tradition of silence.”
– Gloria E. Anzaldúa, Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza
The Beauty Industry brought down to Earth
To construct a better representation of beauty and style separate from the standards set up by the beauty industry, we bring to light a few individuals who discuss how their unique styles and thoughts on the beauty industry break the mold. OLIVIA MCCUNE Olivia is a 16 year old junior at Santa Barbara High School who describes her personal style as modern and feminine. We had a chance to talk with her about feminism and the changes that to take place within the industry. "The beauty industry shapes our society." Would you call yourself a feminist? If so, what does it mean to you? O: Yes, I think it means equality in social, political, and vocational settings. What do you picture when you think of the beauty industry? O: I picture artifice. Do you believe the beauty industry has a significant impact on our society? O: Yes, the beauty industry shapes our society by creating standards and aspirations. Do you see yourself represented in the
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