Because we're all ugly on the inside. In The Beauty Quotient Formula , plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Tornambe explains the difference between healthy vanity and narcissism. kjonzon@interchange.ubc.ca Cosmetic medical treatments have become mainstream, and images of beauty surround us on television, in magazines, and in advertising. Just kidding…well some of us are. Feminists and researchers have long argued that the beauty industry warps women’s perceptions of their own bodies, undermining them in their professional and personal lives. This standard is extremely unhealthy and drives unhealthy behavior, such as anorexia, bulimia, and just plain unhappiness (Plotkin, 2009). For others, a less-than-perfect face or figure can bring on anxiety, depression and obsession. T2 - How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women . Author information: (1)University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada. The beauty standards have changed, and now people try to fit into those. Cosmetic medical treatments: why are we so obsessed with beauty-is it nature or nurture? TY - BOOK. A lot of Americans become overly involved in Hollywood and celebrities. Jonzon K(1). Beauty pageants are one of those things are not thought of as having negative health effects, but it is argued in this psychology paper (designed to help with research) that beauty pageants can have some serious negative effects on contestants and society at large.This and other argumentative essays can be the best way to present controversial opinions. That makes people obsessed because those standards are too high and for some perhaps unreachable. ↑ Table of Contents ↑ How the Social Psychology of Makeup Affects Your Relationships. The Science Behind Makeup Obsession. T1 - Beauty Sick. People are even willing to put their health at risk for beauty. ... seek the wonderful advice of beauty bloggers who can walk you through every type of makeup look step-by-step. PY - 2017. @inproceedings{Engeln2017BeautySH, title={Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women}, author={R. Engeln}, year={2017} } R. Engeln Published 2017 Psychology This is really going to save you time and your money in something should think about. The common perception of beauty is an artificially created impossible standard, driven by the so called "beauty industry," principally to sell products to women (and men) who feel insecure about their looks. AU - Engeln, Renee. A lot has to do with Hollywood and the media, in my opinion. The Psychology of Nakedness When we see a little bit of flesh on someone, it instantly changes how we perceive the person's mental faculties, a new study suggests. Table of Contents . Y1 - 2017. Through different media people are presented with various forms of beauty. An award-winning Northwestern University psychology professor reveals how the cultural obsession with women's appearance is an epidemic that harms women's ability to get ahead and to live happy, meaningful lives, in this powerful, eye-opening work in the vein of Naomi Wolf, Peggy Orenstein, and Sheryl Sandberg. M3 - Book