Become a Paid Subscriber and get Uninterrupted Episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manifestelle/subscribe Get more content like this in your inbox 💌: https://manifestelle.substack.com Buy merch to support this channel: https://shopisla.co Learn The Business of Content Creation: https://manifestelle.thrivecart.com/the-business-of-content-creation/?coupon=CREATOR100 Follow me on IG and Tiktok: manifestelle This episode explores the complex dynamics of female competition, particularly focusing on how beauty is used as a means of rivalry among women. Elle discusses the concept of "beauty olympics," explaining how society has framed beauty as a competitive endeavor with winners and losers. The episode delves into the historical and psychological reasons behind this phenomenon, including the idea of beauty as survival, status symbol, and social currency. It examines how women's historical reliance on men for resources has led to internalized competition, and how modern media perpetuates these dynamics. Elle also touches on the concept of "pretty privilege" and how beauty standards have become intertwined with wealth and status. Throughout the episode, the host cites various studies, articles, and social media content to support these ideas, ultimately aiming to provide a nuanced understanding of female rivalry and encourage more cooperative relationships among women.