Netflix’s new documentary, ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’, has revived concerns over unrealistic beauty standards, and how body shaming and disordered eating arise from the perpetuation of such stereotypes. A recent episode of the Asia Specific podcast by the BBC World Service, unpacked Asia’s obsession with thinness. Mariko Oi, presenter of Asia Specific, joins us on the show today to share her take on how social and cultural factors drive our attitudes about weight and body shape.


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Netflix’s new documentary, ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’, has revived concerns over unrealistic beauty standards, and how body shaming and disordered eating arise from the perpetuation of such stereotypes. A recent episode of the Asia Specific podcast by the BBC World Service, unpacked Asia’s obsession with thinness. Mariko Oi, presenter of Asia Specific, joins us on the show today to share her take on how social and cultural factors drive our attitudes about weight and body shape. Image credit: Shutterstock

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