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One high-profile example of the harmful effects of
the "lynch culture" on social media is the case of
the Gucci model who was subjected to online
harassment and bullying for not fitting traditional
beauty standards. In 2018, model Arvida Byström
was featured in a Gucci campaign, but rather than
being celebrated for her unique appearance, she
was ruthlessly criticized and bullied online for
being "ugly" (Zwecker, 2018). Byström, who has a
shaved head and tattoos, was subjected to a
barrage of hateful comments and threats, and the
incident serves as a sobering reminder of the toxic
culture of body shaming that exists on social media
(Zwecker, 2018).
This case highlights the harmful
consequences of the constant
comparison and criticism that takes
place on social media, particularly
for those who do not conform to
traditional beauty standards. The
idea that there is a single "ideal"
form of beauty is not only harmful,
but it is also unrealistic and unrealistic. Everyone has the right to their
own unique appearance, and it is important to promote body positivity
and self-acceptance rather than engaging in the toxic behavior of
discriminating between the beautiful and the ugly (Mills and Mills, 2017).
In recent years, plastic surgery has become increasingly
normalized in society, and this trend is often perpetuated by
the media. One high-profile example of this trend is the case
of Şevval Şahin, Miss Turkey 2018, who won the pageant despite
having undergone multiple plastic surgery procedures. The fact
that Şahin was able to win the pageant despite having
undergone surgery sparked a heated debate about the role of
plastic surgery in the beauty industry. This incident highlights
the way in which the media and society have come to view
plastic surgery as a normal and acceptable way to achieve the
"perfect" body. While some may argue that Şahin's plastic
surgery was a personal choice and that she should be free to
do as she pleases with her own body, others have argued that
the normalization of plastic surgery sets a harmful precedent,
particularly for young people who may feel pressure to conform to
certain beauty standards (Yılmaz, 2018).