Body Image in the Workplace Analyzed Through Natural, Applied, and Social Science Lenses

This is an informative essay about body image and appearance in the workplace. The author looks at this topic through the natural and applied science lens and the social science lens. According to the author, natural science is associated with biology, chemistry, and physics, and applied science is associated with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. When studying body image through the natural science lens, the brain is looked at (insular cortex, sensory processing, feelings and emotions, autonomical and motor control, risk prediction and decision making, bodily and self-awareness, complex social functions). The body is also looked at at the cellular level. When body image is studied through the applied science lens, it is determined how mathematics (percentage of tall CEOs) and technology (social media) play a role in someone's career. The social science lens uses different mediums such as psychology, economics, geography, and sociology. The author notes how body image can affect self-esteem and lead to depression and eating disorders.
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