In the contemporary world, beauty standards have become an integral part of societal norms, often shaping individuals' perceptions of themselves and others. In Latin America, the discourse surrounding body image and beauty is complex, influenced by historical, cultural, and socio-economic factors. Despite the region's rich diversity and vibrant culture, there remains a dearth of comprehensive research on this topic. This blog post aims to shed light on the nuanced dynamics of body image and beauty trends in Latin America, drawing insights from the research of leading Mexican scholar, Aline Tinoco Marquina

On average, people spend about 2 hours and 24 minutes on social media per day. Why is social media so addictive? How does emotion play an important part in this? This article looks at how refocusing social media marketing strategies on communities rather than individuals can improve mental health.

This article focuses on India’s gradually increasing engagement with mental health issues and recent initiatives by the government, non-profit organizations, mental health professionals and celebrities to challenge the silence and stigma around mental illness and its treatment in the country.

Diet culture has plagued the fitness industry and society more broadly since the 1800’s. Therefore, a shift in attitudes, values and beliefs will not occur overnight. In order for all bodies to feel welcomed and encouraged within movement spaces, we need individual and collective change to occur. Read more to find out how the fitness industry can coexist with positive body image.

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