3. Nouns showing cause &
effect
The unrealistic beauty standard is the result of
people’s belief that a better life is one of the benefits
of good looks.
One of the consequences of an unrealistic beauty
standard is an increase in eating disorders.
One of the reasons for an increase in eating
disorders is the unrealistic beauty standard in
Western culture.
Advertising and the media have an
impact/important influence on people’s body
perceptions.
4. Verbs showing cause and
effect
The unrealistic beauty standard
results/stems from people’s belief that
good looks lead/contribute to a better
life.
5. Conjunctions showing cause &
effect
Having perfect looks is so important to some
women that they have multiple (and painful)
plastic surgeries.
Since many people believe that good looks
are their most important quality, businesses
can make a lot of money providing beauty
products and services.
Many people believe that good looks are their
most important quality, so businesses can
make a lot of money providing beauty products
and services.
6. Transitions, prepositions &
adverbials showing cause & effect
Therefore,
Consequently,
As a result/consequence,
Thus,
Accordingly,
Due to [NP]
7. Transitions, prepositions &
adverbials showing cause & effect
Therefore,
Consequently,
As a result/consequence,
Thus,
Accordingly,
Due to [NP]
8. Other adverbial structures
Western culture places excessive
emphasis on physical beauty, leading
to many personality disorders.
Placing an unhealthy emphasis on
physical beauty, American culture has
witnessed a rise in narcissistic
tendencies among young adults
