10.12.2025 |
magazine issue | 12/2025
The unbearable heaviness of having an appearance: How society teaches us to judge our bodies
keywords:
body image / sociocultural influences / aesthetic surgery / social media / social media literacy
The unbearable heaviness of having an appearance: How society teaches us to judge our bodies
Why do so many of us, especially women, struggle to feel comfortable in our own bodies? This article explores how sociocultural pressures and social media shape body dissatisfaction and drive interest in cosmetic surgery. It also offers evidence-based strategies to build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with your body. / more
