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To The Contrary
How Social Media & TikTok Shape Body Image
Season 35
Episode 3519
This week on To The Contrary, host Bonnie Erbé explores how TikTok and social media shape body image and beauty standards for women. Experts Dr. Larissa Terán (Geena Davis Institute) and Dr. Neelam Vashi (Dermatology Institute of Boston) discuss recent research, cosmetic surgery trends, algorithm impacts, and strategies to reduce online harm.
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