Awe of Gen Z SophisticationWhen I see Gen Zs in the street, or on my social media feeds, I’m in awe of their sophistication. Back then (around 2008) social media was still in its infancy. “I would refuse to take any photos or post any photos if my hair wasn’t straight,” she shares. The Dove Self-Esteem Project recently revealed the results of their research into the effects of social media and idealised beauty standards on young girls in New Zealand. After seeing idealised beauty content on social media, almost half of the girls surveyed have undertaken a procedure to look more like the influencers they see online.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 13, 2023 01:11 UTC