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The speaker argues that this cycle isn’t random but rooted in societal structures designed to maintain control. When women break free from these confines, backlash ensues, motivated by fear of losing societal control or economic benefit.

Women, Beauty Standards, and Racial Politics

The conversation delves into beauty standards, criticizing the unrealistic and often racialized portrayals promoted by “male gays” or societal elites. These standards favor thinness and whiteness—criteria that many women find impossible or unhealthy to attain. The speaker calls out this racial bias, proclaiming that beauty ideals should be inclusive and realistic.