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something i’m working on

Maren AltmanWestern

What this covers

This video features a personal discussion on body image and self-perception, specifically focusing on the internal conflict arising from wearing revealing clothing like tiny tops with a larger chest. The creator contrasts their harsh self-critical view of looking "garbage" with the non-judgmental perspective they hold when observing other women with similar body types in the same outfits. The primary objective of the segment is to address this double standard and aim to overcome the associated shame by holding oneself to the same standards as others.

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      Body Image and Self-Perception

      The creator discusses the internal struggle of feeling embarrassed or unattractive when wearing revealing clothing, specifically tiny tops, due to having a larger chest. They contrast their self-critical perception of looking "garbage" with the non-judgmental way they view other women with large chests in similar outfits. The speaker aims to overcome this shame and stop holding themselves to a different standard than how they perceive others.

      • The creator feels a disparity in self-perception, viewing their own appearance in tiny tops as unflattering while perceiving others as "editorial high fashion."
      • There is a distinction made between intentional curation for content and unintentional discomfort in daily life.
      • The speaker notes a lack of judgment when observing other women with large chests, highlighting a double standard in their own internal dialogue.
      • The goal is to stop feeling ashamed about external sexualization that is not intentionally being invoked.

    How it ties together

    • Body Image and Self-Perception
      • Internal struggle with wearing revealing clothing (tiny tops)
      • Specific insecurity regarding having a larger chest
      • Contrast between self-perception and perception of others
        • Self-critical view: Feeling unattractive or looking "garbage"
        • View of others: Non-judgmental acceptance of other women with large chests in similar outfits
      • Goal: Overcome shame and eliminate the double standard in self-evaluation
    Topics
    • Body image
    • self-esteem
    • clothing
    • double standards
    • body shame
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