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Originally Posted by GeorgeSpell
I think it has to do with the fact that EVERYONE is a peer now, including all the celebrities due to social media. I think it's easier to feel less insecure when you're just in a small town but now the small town is the whole world + photoshop + heavy emphases on looks = disaster.
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I agree that media probably plays a huge role in female self-criticism, but I'd wager it goes back much further than social media. It's possible that it began to increase with the advent of television, or perhaps even with the advancement of cinema.