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The Daily Digest: Why Do We Identify With Western Beauty Ideals?

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30-May-19 14:00

The Daily Digest: Why Do We Identify With Western Beauty Ideals?

Are our beauty standards homogenized? While the West appears to be embracing diverse beauty, we look at why women in Southeast Asia, Malaysia in particular, are still tied down with Western beauty ideals.

Produced by: Kelly Anissa

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Kelly Anissa


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