A psychologist in the article, "More and More Young Women choose Surgical Perfection" (p480) talks about the "commercialization of [women's] bodies." Researchers talk about "our culture [being] drenched in visuals." Talk about the issues raised in this article and include a definition of these 2 quotes. Include how you relate to this idea of plastic surgery based on YOUR racial and gender identies (ie., how would you relate to this as an Asian woman, for example).


This article brings up many topics that are relevant in today's society and in my life. I constantly feel pressure to look good. I always try to look my best when I go out at night, and I have the mindset that looks are very important. It's not that I will judge someone by the way they look, but I myself always like to look good. However, I am perfectly content with the way I look and would never consider having someone cut open my chest just to have bigger breasts, or cut anywhere on my face to make me look better. I think it's important for people to appreciate what God gave them and make the best of it. I go to the gym often, I wear makeup, and I buy nice clothes. I don't hate people who get plastic surgery but it just isn't for me.
When the author talks about "our culture [being] drenched in visuals.", and "commercialization of [women's] bodies." it is clear that she's spearking of society and media drilling into our brain that visuals are all that matters. The image of the movie stars on TV such as Britney SPears, Paris Hilton, etc inspires younger girls to want to look tan, big breasted and extremely skinny. I often wonder if media made a less attractive or overweight indivual famous, and well-liked would what we consider to be good looking change?