Open Mindedness

As a student at OSU I was afforded the opportunity to hear Jameela Jamil an actress from The Good Place, as well a feminist, speak live about topics such as outrageous beauty standards, the poor representation of ethnicgroups in  Hollywood,  the #MeToo  Movement,  and many other controversial topics. There were topics discussed in which I learned a new perspective, disagreed and agreed with her. However, being able to hear a woman speak so passionately about her beliefs really inspired me to look into a lot of various topics she discusseed. Part of my goal of being a student at OSU is not only to imporve academically but to also become a well-rounded individual. After hearing her speak about the impossible beauty standards set by society resulting in an unhealthy camparsion game among individuals in society and how it affects self-esteem and body-images especilly among younger people and on social media  I  started  to become more interested in social issues  such as toxic masculinity, workplace diversity,  women rights, etc.  Overall this experience inspired  me to start questioning the social norms around me.  Some things I like the way they are and others I want to help change.  However, this experience changed me forever and I  will remember wherever I go.

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