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Unconscious bias | We need to redefine what it means to be a 'professional woman'

We need to redefine what it means to be a 'professional woman'
We need to redefine what it means to be a 'professional woman'

For generations there has been a prescribed beauty standard thrust on women.

Today, wearing make-up, doing one’s hair, and grooming activities - such as hair removal - are a normal part of the female experience. However, these acts can be considered an unnatural standard that has been imposed on women throughout history.

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