On October 18, 2024, the Estonian Academy of Sciences hosted the final gala for the English-language competition “Science in 3 Minutes,” targeting international PhD students studying at Estonian universities. EBS is proud to announce that Mehruba Shabaab Haque was named one of the laureates for her presentation, "Redefining Beauty for Young Girls in the Age of Social Media."
In this episode, our podcast host, Ester Eomois, speaks with Mehruba about her journey—from growing up in Bangladesh to pursuing university studies in Estonia. Together, they discuss Mehruba’s research, including initial findings on how women and men perceive their bodies and faces, cultural differences, and the influence of social media on beauty standards and the pursuit of authentic self-image. Mehruba also talks and recommends The Body Confidence Book by Phillippa Diedrichs, a must-read for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the pressures of social comparison.
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