Aesthetic
What is Aesthetic?
Relating to beauty and appearance.
What show was a prime example of romanticizing bad things?
Euphoria
What is an example of why people romanticize their lives?
It can be a coping mechanism.
What is romanticization?
the act of indulging sentiment in idealization.
What type of people do aesthetics not include?
Anyone who isn't white, skinny, conventionally attractive, or cis-gendered
Where is mental health most stigmatized?
Social Media and/or Entertainment
What is glorification?
to admire something and make it seem better or more important than it really is
What are the cons of romanticizing your life?
It affects one's perception of how things work and gives false illusions.
Why does romanticizing mental illnesses hurt those who have them?
It ignores the problems they go through (that come with having those mental illnesses)
What is aestheticism?
the belief art was made only to be appealing and look nice (originated in the 19th century)
What adds new ways of romanticizing things?
Social Media
What are some examples of extreme romanticization of mental illnesses?
Wanting to be in a psych ward and take medication