You can't master your future if you're still a slave to your past.
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You shouldn't been pressured into trying to be thin by the fashion industry, because they only want models that are like human mannequins. But you have to remember that it's not practical or possible for an everyday woman to look like that. Beinz size zero is a career in itself so we shouldn't try and be like them. It's not realistic and it's not healthy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the unrealistic standards set by the fashion industry regarding body image.
Rihanna's quote highlights the pressure that the fashion industry exerts on individuals, particularly women, to conform to an idealized body type that is often unattainable and unhealthy. She points out that most women cannot and should not aspire to look like models who serve as 'human mannequins,' suggesting instead that authenticity and health should take precedence over conforming to unrealistic standards. This message advocates for self-acceptance and challenges the norms imposed by the industry.
Themes
Body ImageFashion IndustrySelf-AcceptanceHealthRealism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about body positivity at a women's conference.
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