Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

The central theme of the movies surrounds Jodi’s anxiety over her height, but she’s not the only character battling insecurity.

Joy Young, Chapman University

The holidays continue to cook up conflict over how to enjoy seasonal indulgences.

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

In this model’s debut memoir, she wrestles with the complications of her profession, her self-image and her personal traumas.

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Compulsively scrutinizing your size and shape is part of the toxic body culture that is rarely addressed, and it’s more pervasive than many think.

Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College

Being you is the trendiest thing to be.