Pulchronomics is the economic study of beauty, birthed by labor economist Daniel Hamermesh. The idea is that one’s appearance can affect (raise) their earning potential. Additionally, the more beautiful among us are held to a higher standard and are hit with a “beauty penalty” (i.e decreased wages)

Dutch photographer Marinka Masséus went to Iran to create a photo project about ‘My Stealthy Freedom’, the movement that empowers Iranian women to fight for more freedom. Many Iranian women hate compulsory hijab, they see it as a symbol of oppression, forced upon them not by choice or personal

There are approximately 1,000 acid attacks in India every year. Laxmi, who goes by her first name, was attacked by a scorned suitor when she was just 15. Now 26, she has become an advocate for women affected by acid attacks, and this year will model for an Indian clothing label for their ‘Face of