The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health and Body Image

This chapter explores the influence of social media on mental health and body image, discussing the obsession over filters, editing apps, and unrealistic beauty standards presented by influencers. It delves into the artificiality of appearances, the impact of cosmetic surgeries and fillers, and the trend of plastic surgery creating an ethnically ambiguous look. The chapter also discusses female intersectional competition and the negative effects of unrealistic beauty standards on young girls.