This week on The Black Woman’s Confidant, Dr. Nicole reflects on the America’s Next Top Model Documentary controversy, examining how the passage of time often exposes the problematic aspects of the past. Dr. Nicole also encourages listeners to look back at things once considered normal and to appreciate society’s positive progression beyond those outdated perspectives.

Key Points

00:10 Introduction

00:22 America’s Next Top Model Documentary

00:52 Looking back

2:00 Change in public sensitivity

2:10 Looking back at things that used to be acceptable

2:40 Smoking in public places

3:44 Wearing seatbelts

4:50 Leaving kids in the car

5:38 Kids being left home alone

6:42 Showing up unannounced 

7:59 Walking to airport terminal

9:40 Avoiding technology

10:00 Getting my first email address

11:15 Gender role assumptions

14:36 The things we hold onto

14:46 Excusing misbehavior from men

19:03 Hustle Culture

25:03 Commenting on someone’s body

30:24 Mental illness is a weakness

34:00 Conclusion

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