Plastic in Provo - The Stepford Image of Mormonism?

[_bcspace]

Counselors also point to the low senses of self-worth and negative self-image that are apparently too frequent in the LDS community.

I have lots of thoughts. No words.

It's one of the unfounded default criticisms.

[_just me]

It's one of the unfounded default criticisms.

What is? Care to elaborate?

Did you read the article?

[_Drifting]

The general theme from the various reports and investigations and interviews expressed in the article is one of 'self worth'. Or rather a lack of it resulting in higher ratio's of cosmetic surgery specifically in LDS women. So the article begs the question 'what causes LDS women to have increased levels of low self esteem' to the point they want to physically alter themselves?

Possible reasons:
Male chauvanistic dominated environment
Lack of standing within the organisation
Cultured to believe they have limited use - babies and home making

I believe this trend could be a form of rebellion. A feminist uprising of sorts. They can't speak out in Church nor to their husbands so they find some other means of expressing themselves.

[_Jonah]

I believe this trend could be a form of rebellion. A feminist uprising of sorts.

Kinda like "Fine, if I can't have my earrings, I'll have my boobs."

But don't get those nipples pierced. That would make baby Jesus cry.

[_Drifting]

I'm wondering if breast enlargement interferes or enhances the identification of communications from God via burnings in the bosom?

And if it is an amazing (overused word in Mormonism) burning in the bosom are the implants insured against melting?

[_sock puppet]

What is it about LDS culture that is contributing to this?

Impatience? Not willing to await the resurrection when their bodies will be perfect?

[_Yoda]

I believe this trend could be a form of rebellion. A feminist uprising of sorts.

Kinda like "Fine, if I can't have my earrings, I'll have my boobs."

But don't get those nipples pierced. That would make baby Jesus cry.

Bad visual...just thinking about that makes me wince...LOL

[_Blixa]

I believe this trend could be a form of rebellion. A feminist uprising of sorts. They can't speak out in Church nor to their husbands so they find some other means of expressing themselves.

As counterintuitive as this sounds at first, I think this is a facet of the phenomenon, though a deeply unconscious and massively contradictory reaction, or one of those "allowed rebellions" so familiar to consumer capitalism.

[_sock puppet]

Why have the Brethren not spoken out against breast augmentation surgery? The impact to the body is much more profound than to the earlobes.

Are they the type of men who prefer obviously enhanced breasts to natural ones?

[_Scottie]

Well, lets think...

They can't have coffee, so they choose to get their caffeine through woefully more unhealthy soda, thus gaining undue weight.
Looking at porn automatically means that a guy isn't attracted to his wife. Therefore the wives feel ugly.
Women can't wear cute outfits because they must cover the garments. Sleeveless shirt are considered immodest. Spaghetti straps are considered walking porn.