Cameron Russell gave an interesting TEDx talk. Here are some key takeaways: Image is Powerful. It is also superficial. There is little we can do to improve how we look. How we look, however, has a huge impact on our lives. Pretty white girl = sexy girl (in the modeling industry) Being a model is about a genetic lottery (tall, thin). Being a model is about legacy (being white). Socially constructed concepts of beauty – tall, slender figures, femininity, white skin. She talks about how being beautiful/pretty has helped her in life, from avoiding speeding tickets to getting actual dresses for free when she forgot to bring her wallet. It…