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As the discussion evolves, the mention of teen magazines from past decades—like Teen Vogue and 17—adds a cultural layer to the critique. These publications are seen as vehicles for promoting ideas that may have contributed to the toxic cultural narratives being critiqued today. The assertion is that these periodicals have long perpetuated damaging tropes about masculinity and societal expectations, influencing generations of young women in ways that have long-term repercussions.