These essays... wow! These are the best of 600 essays about body image by young women aged 13 19 from across Canada. You name it, these young women have a personal experience with it, ranging from:
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Eating disorders
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Depression and anxiety attacks
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Developing breasts, shopping for a first bra
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Body hair: To shave or not to shave
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Body piercing, tattoos, hair dyes, driving Mom insane
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Dancing, including belly dancing
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Physical as well as mental self torture
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The ecstasy of sport, being strong
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Dealing with unwanted touching
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Discovery of the body''s secret places
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Living with disabilities
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The body in relation to cultural traditions
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Feeling ugly, feeling beautiful, feeling whole
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Gaining confidence and self awareness