1. Plastic Beauty Ina Kang Katelynn DuBose

2. Article Summary Addresses the current controversy over the newer fad of television series that rewards women’s low self esteem with prizes of plastic surgery while they compete for the perfect wedding on the new Bridalplasty show.

3. Article Quotes “It absolutely plays into this notion that if you achieve the 'perfect' appearance, everything will be better” “The message it sends to girls and women, as if you're not beautiful enough on your wedding day you have to receive plastic surgery from head to toe”

4. Shows Bridalplasty Nip TuckTuck The Swan Extreme Makeover

5. Relation to Class Leads to Body Dysmorphic DisorderDysmorphic Is creating a large gap between our real and Ideal self and the ability to achieve it. Resulting in low self esteem and the need to better our selves in negative ways.

6. Discussion Has anyone seen these shows? What do you think? How do you feel about plastic surgery?

7. References Article: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/bridalplasty-compete-nose-jobs- implants-dream-wedding/story?id=11663378 Article: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/bridalplasty-compete-nose-jobs- implants-dream-wedding/story?id=11663378 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtb44V5PDus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjHEJItSR7E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjNjTPQVSYQ&feature=related http://news.frameworkla.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/BridalPlasty_Promo.jpg