Problem
Dissatisfaction with personal image
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Artificial enhancement of personal appearanceUnsatisfactory looks
Inadequate grooming
Unkempt appearance
Boring personal appearance
Unsatisfactory personal appearance
Unfashionable personal appearance
Debilitating physical appearance
Incidence:
As an indication, the market for cosmetics in the UK in 1986 was £760 million (eye make-up, £103 million; facial make-up, £73 million; lip make-up, £76 million; highlighter and blushes, £25.5 million; nail make-up, £46 million; female fragrances and perfumes, £302 million; male fragrances and after-shave, £132.7 million). The market for shampoos was £125 million and for hair sprays was £86.3 million.
Broader Problems:
Lack of satisfactionLack of self-confidence Narrower Problems:
Small genitaliaForced depilationWeight obsessionTrauma of ageing womenDissatisfaction with skin colourOver-emphasis on physical beautyObsession with personal attractiveness Related Problems:
Unhealthy appearanceDisplacement of ethics by aesthetics Aggravates:
Harmful tattooingAffectationUnderweightScarificationCult of youthLow self esteemAnorexia nervosaExcessive exerciseHuman sexual disordersHazards of cosmetic useUnnecessary cosmetic surgeryAbuse of performance enhancing drugsMedical treatment for non-medical conditionsCosmetic and health problems related to human hair Reduces:
Obesity Strategies:
Providing physical fitness programmesSeeking fashionable personal appearanceKeeping up appearancesEnhancing personal appearanceChanging personal imageImproving grooming Subject(s):
Design → FashionDevelopment → Reform
Psychology → Imagery
Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST