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Lifestyle 3 years ago

Instagram seeks to curb mental harm to teenagers

Instagram defended itself against a report that the social network harms the mental health of young ...

Lifestyle 4 years ago

More Indonesian women embrace body hair’s beauty

Amid endless ads promoting hairless skin, some women are taking a stand.

Opinion 5 years ago

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Beauty standards show racism runs deep

As riots and protests against racism toward “black” university students in Surabaya rage...

Lifestyle 6 years ago

50 shades of beige: Foundation and our obsession with fair skin

Indonesian women are often willing to cover their faces with a foundation that is lighter than their...

Entertainment 7 years ago

'Kenapa Harus Bule?': Using comedy to combat prejudice

Kenapa Harus Bule? (Why does it have to be bule?) is a powerful comedy that mirrors Indone...

Lifestyle 8 years ago

People are not for sale: How Instagram normalizes objectification

After doing a little research, my finding shows hundreds of accounts doing exactly that: showcasing ...