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Concept Map 12 - Coggle Diagram
Concept Map 12
Gender
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the impact of acculturation on body dissatisfaction may vary between genders due to differing societal pressures
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some women actively challenge these standards, promoting acceptance of diverse beauty
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Acculturation
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impact
shapes how women in India, Egypt, and Ghana internalize lighter skin as desirable
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while many adopt Western beauty ideals, some resist and reclaim local conceptions of beauty
Beauty Norms
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Internalization: the process by which individuals accept and adopt these beauty standards as their own
Self-Worth
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exposure to both U.S. and Mexican cultural messages about beauty can influence self-perception and body image
Whiteness
the societal preference for lighter skin tones, often equated with beauty, virtue, and higher social status
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in countries like India, Egypt, and Ghana, lighter skin is often associated with higher social class and desirability
Body Dissatisfaction
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Influencing Factors
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greater acculturation to U.S. culture increases internalization of beauty norms, leading to higher body dissatisfaction
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