Instagram has become a hotbed of activism. Long gone are the days when all you got from it were squat challenges and outfits of the day. Now, posters are taking to the app with images that move beyond societal ideas of perfection and are using their posts to spread messages of self-acceptance that resonate with people the world over. If self-love is one of your intentions for the years, it may be time to add some enlightened accounts to your feed. Read on for three Instagrammers who will turn your daily scroll into a learning experience.
Chidera
Chidera, aka theslumflower [1], is an activist and self-love advocate who coined a hashtag that's taking Instagram by storm. #SAGGYBOOBSMATTER is the game-changing slogan that'll make you rethink spending another day enduring the discomfort of an underwired bra.
Ruby Allegra
Ruby Allegra is an artist and activist who is working to see more visibility and better representations of people living with disabilities. Rvbyallegra [2]'s feed is a treasure trove of inspired makeup looks, insightful words, sexy selfies, and outfits of the day, all images that'll challenge anyone's limited perception of what living with a disability means in today's society.
Megan Jayne Crabbe
After years of suffering from an eating disorder, Megan Jayne Crabbe turned her Instagram feed into a marvel of recovery and self-love. She's part of the larger movement for realer representations of women and self-acceptance. As BodyPosiPanda [3], Megan shares uplifting messages and harrowing comparison images to highlight the importance of body positivity for people of all shapes and sizes.