Social Pressure on Women There is great social pressure for women to be pretty and successful. It causes a lot of stress. They learn from media that they are supposed to look beautiful like a movie star. They learn that beauty is something that other people will decide, not something they decide for themselves. A This movie star beauty conflicts with another message: women are supposed to be independent and successful at their careers. B Basically, they are supposed to be strong, smart, and very good at their work. C In many cases, they can become depressed. D These women say they do not want to care so much but feel it is impossible not to. By 30, the stress becomes less. Women learn not to care so much what other people think.