The Kardashians: Negative Influence On The Standards Of Beauty

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The Kardashians is a popular reality show that have a huge negative influence on the standards of beauty. Kim and Kanye have spent over millions of dollars on clothing for their two year old daughter North, and they do not even consider her spoiled. Her clothes are only worn once and she outgrows then very soon. North’s clothes are also made with specific fabric and only with the best material. With so many assets at a young age, it is pushing the bar for all audiences standards of living. This unrealistic lifestyle for most viewers can cause bad behaviors and push people to keep up with trends and top brands that are too expensive. Creating unrealistic expectations and negative beauty standards, especially at such a young age, can change many

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