WEB Engeln Considers Beauty Sickness Epidemic
Beauty Sickness Epidemic
What is Beauty Sickness?
Beauty sickness is a term coined by psychologist and body image expert WEB Engeln to describe the epidemic of body dissatisfaction and eating disorders that is sweeping the globe. Engeln argues that beauty sickness is a mental illness that is caused by the unrealistic and unattainable beauty standards that society imposes on women. These standards are perpetuated by the media, the fashion industry, and the beauty industry, and they can lead to a wide range of negative consequences, including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.
Engeln's TEDx Talk
Engeln gave a TEDx talk on the epidemic of beauty sickness in 2012. In her talk, she discussed the causes and consequences of beauty sickness, and she offered some suggestions for how to combat it. Engeln argued that we need to change the way we think about beauty and that we need to start celebrating diversity. She also called for a ban on the use of retouched images in advertising and for a more inclusive representation of women in the media.
Hope for Treating Beauty Sickness
WEB Engeln believes that there is hope for treating the epidemic of beauty sickness. She argues that we need to start by changing the way we think about beauty and that we need to start celebrating diversity. She also calls for a ban on the use of retouched images in advertising and for a more inclusive representation of women in the media.
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