Thesis+and+questions

Research Questions:
 * 1) Why are people in the United States obsessed with beauty and perfection/seeking unecessary cosmetic surgery?
 * 2) What forces in our culture are affecting this trend?
 * 3) What "model look" are Americans aspiring to? Is it universal?

Thesis Statement: As societies have become increasingly connected and industrialized, an expectation of youthful, western beauty has formed, promoting a growing craze in cosmetic surgery.