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Are Tiktok Challenges Building Woman’s Self-esteem?

ANTHONYTILGHMAN
2 min readFeb 1, 2021

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Social media use is good majorly for connecting to the rest of the world. However, if not handled correctly, it can take a big chunk of one’s self-esteem. This is evidenced by the fact that most women strive to be perfect on social media platforms. You will find many women on popular media such as TikTok participating in trends such as makeup application, dance, or relationship goals challenges. What is portrayed in most of these challenges is the urge for perfection. Women who cannot reach the “threshold” to participate in these challenges may be due to certain “flaws” might feel dejected. Consequently, they end up destroying their self-esteem. Such women do not know that not everything in social media is real as everybody wants to show the best self.

On the other hand, women want to belong to the social media community, and TikTok challenges offer them the platform. There is a satisfaction that comes with participating in certain challenges; it is a source of happiness and confidence. For instance, the #Silhouttechallenge has been trending for a reason; many woman wants to be part of it. As the most trended TikTok challenge, The #Silhouttechallenge is availing a perfect chance to get the attention they yearn for. Nothing is more fulfilling in a woman’s social life than getting attention from thousands of people worldwide. And that’s exactly what these challenges are providing. Consequently, this leads to more confident women with high self-esteem.

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ANTHONYTILGHMAN
ANTHONYTILGHMAN

Written by ANTHONYTILGHMAN

Award Winning Freelance Photojournalist — Feat @nytimes @ABC & More. Currently: @WashInformer @BlackPressUSA #Author #MakeSmartCool

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