This digital object has been developed from the University of Barcelona in Pedagogy Degree context, most specifically, in Digital and Visual Culture in Social and Education Environments Subject.

Summary

There are some stereotypes that affect all people in our society and, therefore, there is a canon of beauty created by today’s society. This canon of beauty is influenced by different factors such as digital retouching and publicity. It’s important to also say something about that the appearance of social networks and its consequences for this canon.

The aim of this report was to explore these canons of beauty as well as the consequences for women, for instance eating disorders and cosmetic surgery.

 

video: Stereotypes in XXI siecle and its consequences

 

By: Aida Ortiz, Carla Pelaez and Mariona Izquierdo