GenerAsian X
Hosted by Aileen and Anita, two friends navigating the space between tradition and modernity. Join them as they dive into identity, multi-cultural differences, commonality, and the generational shifts that shape us. From growing up in the 80s to raising GenZ kids to adulthood. Join some honest conversations, real stories, and a whole lot of laughs —because figuring out who you are is never a straight path.
GenerAsian X
Impossible Beauty Standards | EP21
In Episode 21, Anita and Ai talk about IMPOSSIBLE BEAUTY STANDARDs.
Anita has anxiety about makeup during Halloween and is forced to examine the root of this discomfort. Together they peel back the cultural influence and the Impossible Beauty Standards that started her negative reaction to makeup.
As Korean Beauty is Trending, Ai and Anita recognize and examine how they grew up with impossible Asian beauty standards! Even growing up American, Asian beauty standards were inescapable. You learn about the different aspects that are considered attractive and how they measure up. They share interesting stories about confusing beauty standards when growing up in culturally mixed communities.
Learn about their reactions to these beauty standards and how growing up Gen X in the 80’s helped them get over these impossible beauty standards!
In this episode:
- 00:04 Who Are We
- 04:02 Makeup Stresses Me Out
- 07:35 Korean Beauty Is Trending
- 08:22 Growing Up With Impossible Korean Beauty Standards
- 09:49 A Small Head Is Most Desirable
- 10:13 The V-shaped Face Is Perfect
- 12:14 Perfect Eyebrows
- 13:35 Perfect Skin is Glassy, Milky & Clear
- 17:48 Getting Bullied
- 19:05 Korean Cultural Standards for Beauty
- 20:55 Skin Lightening
- 23:45 Confusing Beauty Standards
- 27:03 The Asian Light Skin Obsession
- 30:35 Greetings Include Comments On Your Appearance
- 32:41 Growing Up GenX Saved Me
- 34:18 Impossible Beauty Standards Everywhere
- 38:13 80s Style Helped Me Get Over Impossible Beauty Standards
- 44:00 Balancing Self Acceptance and Self Respect
- 47:37 Beauty In The Social Media Generation
LINK TO THE ARTICLE discussed in this episode - https://kbeauty.shop/en-gb/blog/korean-beauty-standards
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