Wine & Whispers

Unpretty: The Double Standard


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In today’s episode we’re unpacking beauty standards, double standards, and the unique pressure Black women have faced — and continue to face — when it comes to their appearance. From skin tone to hair texture, body shape to facial features — what’s considered ‘beautiful’ has often excluded, exploited, or exoticized Black women. Let’s uncork and unwine.

Episode Mentions

https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35240987 https://themarilynreport.com/2022/03/04/parallel-lives-marilyn-and-dorothy-dandridge/

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Wine & WhispersBy Denise & Nikita