The Problem With Image Coaching on Instagram Reels | The Quint

03/07/2025 5 min
The Problem With Image Coaching on Instagram Reels | The Quint

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Repost| Think you're eating a banana the right way? Think again.
In the world of Instagram etiquette reels, you're supposed to slice it delicately with a fork and knife. Yup. Welcome to 2025, where image coaches are teaching women how to sit, eat, drink, and basically exist the prim 'n' propah way.
From how to hold a teacup to how to cross your legs "like a lady", these viral reels are selling elegance, but are they also selling shame? In this video, we dive into the rise of image coaching, etiquette influencers, and the subtle pressure to "fix" yourself, especially if you're a woman.
Is this confidence-building or just the same old patriarchy in new packaging?


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