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In a way, it’s nothing new. We have been hearing about the connection between excessive thinness, retouching, lack of self-esteem and eating disorders for a million years.
In the ’90s, there were the Superwomen and the depression caused by unattainable depictions of having it all. Today there is a whole host of other mental health issues exploding all around us, and we should take a look at advertising’s role in those, too.
It starts early. When a girl’s selfie doesn’t measure up, she can be ruthlessly bullied.
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