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You shouldn't been pressured into trying to be thin by the fashion industry, because they only want models that are like human mannequins. But you have to remember that it's not practical or possible for an everyday woman to look like that. Beinz size zero is a career in itself so we shouldn't try and be like them. It's not realistic and it's not healthy.
Rihanna
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The quote emphasizes the unrealistic standards set by the fashion industry regarding body image.

Rihanna's quote highlights the pressure that the fashion industry exerts on individuals, particularly women, to conform to an idealized body type that is often unattainable and unhealthy. She points out that most women cannot and should not aspire to look like models who serve as 'human mannequins,' suggesting instead that authenticity and health should take precedence over conforming to unrealistic standards. This message advocates for self-acceptance and challenges the norms imposed by the industry.

Themes

Body ImageFashion IndustrySelf-AcceptanceHealthRealism

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about body positivity at a women's conference.

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