Winnie Harlow

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/winnie-harlow

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Winnie Harlow born?Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young on July 27, 1994
2. Where was Winnie Harlow born?Canada
3. What was Winnie Harlow's job?Gained prominence on 'America's Next Top Model' (Cycle 21) in 2014
4. Who is Winnie Harlow?Winnie Harlow is a supermodel who has vitiligo, a skin condition that gives her unique spots. She uses her looks to inspire others to be themselves.
5. What is vitiligo?Vitiligo is a condition that causes some parts of the skin to lose pigment, making them lighter or white. It can create beautiful patterns on the skin.

Vitiligo: A chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by the loss of melanocytes, resulting in depigmented patches of skin.
Beauty Standards: Culturally defined ideals of physical attractiveness that influence societal perceptions and industry practices.
Representation: The inclusion and portrayal of diverse individuals and groups in media, fashion, and public discourse.
Advocacy: The active support and promotion of a cause or policy, particularly in raising awareness and driving social change.