Medusa: The portrayal of modern issues

The image of Medusa has always been that of a hideous monster, but what if, within her story and recent adaptations, there are suggestions of modern-day issues such as the ridiculous beauty standards towards women and physical assault? The original story follows a beautiful woman named Medusa who wants to Continue Reading

Beauty standards

Beauty standards have been around for centuries, with different cultures valuing different features, but can they be toxic?  Teenagers, adults, and even elderly people from both genders have struggled with harmful stereotypes made to benefit beauty and cosmetic brands. According to the Mental Health Foundation (founded in 1949 and arguably Continue Reading