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I do believe that models should be older now. You tell…

“I do believe that models should be older now. You tell girls to go and catwalk and be sexy, but some of these girls have never even experienced their first kiss, so they don't understand how to be like that.” quote by Shanina Shaik
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“I do believe that models should be older now. You tell girls to go and catwalk and be sexy, but some of these girls have never even experienced their first kiss, so they don't understand how to be like that.”

Shanina Shaik

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Societal expectations pressure young women into unrealistic standards without real experience.

In simple terms: Unrealistic standards harm youth.

Key Takeaway

Promote authentic growth.

Themes

gender media selfesteem

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

advocacy reflective

When to use this quote

  • teenage selfimage
  • fashion industry
  • education curricula

Key Concepts

social pressure identity formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we teach realistic self‑image?
  • What role should media play?
A Different Perspective

Changing norms is slow and faces resistance.

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