According to Davis (1995) women may seek cosmetic surgery because_____________?
Correct answer: C. they perceive a part of their body as stigmatizing in relation to a cultural ideal
- A. they have a deep-rooted sense of ineffectiveness and are striving for control
- B. they are in pursuit of the perfect body fueled by images of beauty
- C. they perceive a part of their body as stigmatizing in relation to a cultural ideal
- D. their male partners pressurize them to look like supermodels
Explanation
Davis links cosmetic surgery to a perceived bodily stigma, where a feature is judged negatively against a culturally defined ideal of appearance. The other options describe broader pressures or motives but not this specific constructionist explanation.
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