We live in a world where women are constantly under scrutiny for their appearance. They are continuously bombarded by images on social media that sexualize women and attempt to define what we should perceive as beauty. Companies target audiences with advertisements featuring models that depict an unattainable body type. In reality, many of the models we idolize in magazines are nothing more than the work of tremendous editing skills. From a young age, women are presented with the absurd notion that in order to appear desirable they must abide by a certain body type. It is important to remember that real beauty lies not in superficial appearances but in our unique features and personalities. As a whole, we must avoid this impossible quest for flawlessness and instead embrace the beauty of our imperfections.

Here’s what some Cavaliers had to say on the subject: