Tag: Disorders

The answer to the second question can be answered partially. While the unrealistic beauty standard has been in place for a long time, there is no doubt that it has gotten worse with time, especially with social media and photoshopped magazine covers. However, along with an increase in unrealistic beauty standards, there has also been an increase in mental disorders relating to self-image and self-esteem. This simultaneous increase suggests a relationship between the two that cannot be ignored.