The Impact of Western Beauty Ideals on the Lives of Women: A Sociocultural Perspective

作者: Rachel M. Calogero , Michael Boroughs , J. Kevin Thompson

DOI: 10.1057/9780230596887_13

关键词: Body weightPsychologyFeelingSociocultural perspectiveHuman physical appearanceGender studiesBody dissatisfactionPhenomenonBeautyAnxiety

摘要: According to a recent survey of 3,300 girls and women across 10 countries, 90 per cent all aged 15 64 worldwide want change at least one aspect their physical appearance, with body weight ranking the highest (Etcoff, Orbach, Scott, & D’Agostino, 2004). This finding suggests that women’s anxiety about appearance is global phenomenon, observed in every country studied from Saudi Arabia United States. Beyond dissatisfaction, stunning 67 reported they actually withdraw life-engaging, life-sustaining activities due feeling badly looks. These include giving an opinion, meeting friends, exercising, going work, school, dating, doctor.

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