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How Social Media & TikTok Shape Body Image

πŸ“° Crosscut πŸ• July 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM
How Social Media & TikTok Shape Body Image

This week on To The Contrary, host Bonnie ErbΓ© explores how TikTok and social media shape body image and beauty standards for women. Experts Dr. Larissa TerΓ‘n (Geena Davis Institute) and Dr. Neelam Vashi (Dermatology Institute of Boston) discuss recent research, cosmetic surgery trends, algorithm impacts, and strategies to reduce online harm.