I, like many women, buy into patriarchal standards of beauty every day. I very rarely leave the house without make-up. I dye my hair. I wear clothes that I choose carefully for how they make me look to the outside world.
Stella YoungRead
It used to bother me - having bigger, fuller brows. I even plucked them once so I'd fit in, but I hated them and couldn't wait for them to grow back. Now I embrace them. I realized the quirky things that make you different are what make you beautiful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing individuality and unique traits can lead to a sense of beauty and self-acceptance.
In this quote, Lily Collins reflects on her past insecurities regarding her fuller brows and how societal beauty standards influenced her to try to conform. However, she eventually recognized that her unique features are what make her beautiful, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and celebrating one’s individuality rather than conforming to societal pressures.
Themes
IndividualityBeautySelf-AcceptanceUniquenessConfidence
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational talk about self-esteem, to encourage embracing one's unique features.
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