Across cultures, women are bombarded by social expectations. For example: -Women may be expected to fit in with a particular type of beauty, whether in terms ofweight, appearance, fashion, etc. -Women feel they have to be “perfect” in their personal, social, and professional lives—to “have it all” and be impeccable. -Many societies still view marriage…
While our particular cultural and social environments influence us, we have a uniquepersonal identity and the right to develop, expand, and express it. The more we grow, the morehappiness we will have in life.Besides, social pressures and expectations are not laws, and not conforming to themdoesn’t make us bad people. We have the freedom to…
Because a simple reason: to be attractive, to be admired by a potential romantic partner, or to fit in. Typical thoughts along these lines are: “If only I looked more like my friend, maybe this guy I’ve met would be interested in me.” Or, “If I weighed less, I would look more professional and get…
