Archive - Summer’s Substack

The Fast Fashion of Activism: Why Social Media Isn’t Enough

The Need for Sustainable, Action-Oriented Activism Beyond the Screen

Mar 11 •

February 2025

Thin at Any Cost? The Revival of Romanticizing 'Skinny'

When weight loss inspiration turns toxic: How influencers like Liv Schmidt are fuelling a resurgence of harmful beauty standards.

Feb 22 •

Reclaiming or Reinforcing? The Cultural Evolution of 'I’m Just a Girl' on TikTok

A look at how the I'm just a girl meme evolved from Gwen Stefani's feminist pop-hit to a narrative reinforcing harmful stereotypes.

Feb 11 •

January 2025

Queen of the Trad Wives: How Ballerina Farm’s Interview speaks to a rise in hyper-consumerism and conservatism

In July 2024, Hannah Neeleman gave an interview from her rustic Utah mansion, surrounded by her eight children and husband Daniel Neeleman hulking over…

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This is Summer’s Substack.

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