Society’s Obsession with Appearance
One of the biggest problems in modern society is our obsession with our appearance the ensuing consequences. It is a combination of celebrity fascination, the constant supply of images of ‘perfection’ from the mass media, and the pressurized demand of looking attractive in terms of the standards and expectations which are laid down by society at large. The effect of this is an intense pressure placed upon people to look pristine and perfect, as defined by an unreasonable and demanding media. This is particularly noticeable in women with the view being that young girls’ self-esteem begins to deplete from the ...
