Making Peace with Body Image

On this edition of Peace Talks Radio we explore peace and equality in body image. For centuries we have placed significant importance on beauty and body image. Society, media and pop culture often shape these views and set the standards by which we compare ourselves. But these standards are often exclusionary and unrealistic. A 2021 review by Psychologica Belgica suggests that rejecting beauty ideals, placing less value on appearance, and appreciating one’s body can contribute to a positive body image, but how do we do that in a society telling us our bodies aren’t beautiful?