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Societal Pressure

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society-and-culture1 year ago•12 min saved

"South Korean Companies Offer $75,000 Bonus to Boost Declining Birth Rate"

South Korea has the lowest birth rate in the world, with women increasingly choosing not to have children due to societal pressures, long work hours, and high cost of living. Financial incentives and policies to boost birth rates have not been effective, leading to a national emergency. Women face challenges in balancing career and family, with many feeling forced to choose one over the other. Some women express a desire for motherhood but are unable to due to societal restrictions, while others are choosing to leave the country for better work-life balance and gender equality.

via BBC.com|

#birth-rate #societal-pressure #society-and-culture

health-and-medicine1 year ago•4 min saved

"The Controversy Surrounding Cosmetic Leg Lengthening Surgeries"

Cosmetic leg lengthening surgeries are gaining popularity among men seeking to enhance their height, with patients undergoing the procedure to add several inches to their stature. The surgery, which involves breaking and lengthening the bones, is performed by orthopedic surgeons and comes with a hefty price tag and potential risks such as nerve damage and complications. Despite societal pressures and the desire to be taller, experts caution that patients should carefully consider the risks before pursuing cosmetic leg lengthening surgeries.

via ABC News|

#controversy #cosmetic-surgery #health-and-medicine

health-and-wellness1 year ago•3 min saved

"The Hidden Dangers of 'Medically Unnecessary' Diets: A Lifelong Struggle"

A new study warns that diets not medically necessary can lead to harmful weight cycling, causing long-lasting negative effects such as shame, body dissatisfaction, and stress. Participants reported feeling pressured to diet for societal standards, leading to disordered weight-management behaviors and extreme dieting. Breaking the cycle involved adopting healthy eating habits, but societal expectations and weight stigma made it difficult. The study emphasizes the need to avoid unnecessary dieting to prevent a lifelong struggle with weight.

via New York Post |

#dieting #harmful-effects #health-and-wellness

health-and-wellness2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ozempic: The Weight Loss Solution with Potential Trade-Offs"

The author reflects on their personal struggle with body image and the societal pressure to be thin. They discuss the current trend of weight-loss injectables like Ozempic and the discourse surrounding them. Despite the temptation, the author acknowledges that these drugs are not suitable for everyone and questions the value of chasing bodily perfection. They express hope for future generations to reject the fallacy that thinness equals happiness and embrace self-acceptance.

via Vogue|

#body-image #disordered-eating #health-and-wellness