Nurse, 31, Spent $200,000 On Cosmet
The Influence of Media and Beauty Standards Media constantly promotes idealized images—perfect jobs, cars, homes, and flawless beauty. One major influence on women’s self-image comes from the fashion industry, starting young for many, often with their first Barbie doll. Barbie, created in 1959 by Ruth and Elliot Handler, was meant to inspire girls to imagine…