I started a journey around the world that would take me to Europe, Africa, and South America. Since I believe that there are many definitions of beauty, I decided to search for the “perfect” body in each country in order to compare beauty ideals around the world.
The first time I experienced racial micro-aggression, I was eight years old. There have been other times before, I’m sure; but that’s the instance I’ll always remember.
I’m proud of my Persian heritage… as well as the food that comes with! I try and learn a little more about it every day. What made me incredibly happy recently was successfully cooking a classic khoresh – Ghormeh Sabzi.
What shapes how youth and young adults perceive their culture is impacted based on what they learn in the classroom. The perception of culture is truly all within the minds and the eyes of each beholder…
