Annamarie O'Brien

PhD Candidate // American Studies

“Keep Calm and Love Your Dark Skin” Representation of Racial Identity and Embodiment in Black Thinspiration

Figure 1: Screenshot of Tumblr search results for “thinspo”


Figure 2: Screenshot of Tumblr search results for “black thinspo”


Figure 3: Screenshot of “unmarked” thinspo profile and post, demonstrating “real girl” selfie style imagery


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Figure 5: Screenshot of black thinspo Tumblr profile and post


Figure 6: Black “fitspo” style thinspo


Figure 7: Pro-anorexia thinspo image


Figure 8: Screenshot of profile and post from black thinspo account

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“Keep Calm and Love Your Dark Skin” Representation of Racial Identity and Embodiment in Black Thinspiration

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