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Feelings

Young women's thoughts on body image

You can also watch them speak their minds in movie clips, or read what they say.  You'll need the free QuickTime player plug-in to watch the videos. Click here to download the QuickTime plug-in.

Advertising and African American Women

African American model.

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One standard of beauty

Girl with long braided hair.

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Real beauty comes from the heart

A girl with her eyes closed.

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Pre-occupation with food

A girl speaking.

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Content last updated May 18, 2010

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.

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