“The way woman is defined by marketable modeling and commercial standards... It makes me feel alien to myself.”

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The quote criticizes how women are judged by commercial beauty and modeling standards. It says those expectations can make a person feel disconnected from their own identity.

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Originally said in English.

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About Rain Dove

American model, actor, and activist

Rain Dove Victoria Dubilewski is an American model, actor, and activist. They are known for fashion work that challenges gender norms, often appearing as both male and female in photoshoots, productions, and runway shows. Dove's public profile grew through modeling, where their gender-nonconforming presentation drew attention in the fashion industry. They were voted SheWired's Most Eligible Bachelorette in 2014 and named one of Elle magazine's 12 Women Who Are Redefining Beauty in 2015.

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