Disability, Beauty, and Appearances Part1

This is the first of three episodes in which Olivia and Raven examine how disability influences fashion sense, feeling and looking beautiful, and processing internal and external perceptions about appearance. The ladies discuss accessible clothing lines and body positivity, and share their personal journeys with beauty as disabled black women.

Discussion Summary:

00:34: Introducing this discussion as a multipart release.

00:51: Topic intro, and the ways in which disability can influence feeling and looking beautiful, and relationships with clothing and fashion sense.

04:43: Ableism in so-called accessible clothing lines.

10:12: The lack of inclusivity in the body positivity movement.

15:17: Can disability and beauty coexist? The difference between feeling beautiful and feeling sexy, and negative views about atypical bodies.

21:47: Internalizing societal perceptions about the appearance of disabled bodies.

23:30: Personal journeys with beauty and disability. Olivia shares her experience with becoming aware of and learning to accept her appearance.

26:51: Raven shares her story with beauty, the effects of cancer treatment, and dealing with hurtful comments from her mother about appearance.

40:44: Fighting to have a positive self-image and gain confidence despite being constantly criticized about appearance.

48:59: Outro.

 

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Music credits: Opening: Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie

Discussion intro: "Leopard Print Elevator" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Closing: First Class - DJ Williams