Filters Ruin Our Self-Perception (Snapchat Dysmorphia)

Internet Analysis: let’s dive into Snapchat and Instagram beauty filters. // try out a free two-month trial of Skillshare! (for first 500 people) - #internetanalysis #commentary #snapchatdysmorphia WATCH THE WHOLE MINI-SERIES: 1) The Normalization of Facetune is Problematic - 2) Filters Ruin Our Self-Perception (Snapchat Dysmorphia) - 3) Cosmetic Procedures Advertised on Social Media - With last video’s discussion of Facetune, this week I wanted to explore how Snapchat and Instagram filters affect our self-perception and self-esteem. Some people love their edited photos so much they get plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures - this trend has been called Snapchat Dysmorphia. I also discuss Chinese social media trends, such as editing their photos with Meitu. REFERENCED ARTICLES AND VIDEOS: I Got Surgery to Look Like My Snapchat and Facetune Selfies - Koreans Get Photoshopped With Double Eyelids - “Let’s be honest: snapchat filters are a little racist” - Is Snapchat Making You Look Whiter? article - Does Snapchat’s Beauty Filter Want You To Look More White? - China’s Selfie Obsession (article) - WATCH MORE: The Normalization of Facetune is Problematic - Subscribe to my vlog channel! My podcast, Previously Gifted: Available on most major podcast apps! ♥ instagram: ♥ twitter: Book me on CAMEO for a personalized shout out video! ♥ *Sign up for my fav travel site, Airbnb, for a $40 credit! FAQ: *Here’s an Amazon list with all of the equipment I use to film my videos, including my camera, mic, ring light, and more! Hello my dudes! My name is Tiffany Ferguson. I’m a 23 year old sharing my thoughts and life experiences. Here on Tiffanyferg, recently I’ve been working on my Internet Analysis series, where I research and share some commentary about online trends. I also occasionally talk about my experiences with college, traveling, study abroad, veganism, and other young-adult tings. Business Inquiries: tiffanyfergusonbiz (@) gmail (.) com FTC: This video is sponsored by Skillshare. Links with * are affiliate, meaning I am compensated monetarily if you join or make a purchase.