Plastic surgery has become a target for criticism for quite some time now. By looking into this criticism, the purpose of plastic surgery, its history in medicine, and the ethical concerns associated with it, one can understand why there might be debate. The discussed perspectives include negative and positive views, and both will be explored. The effects of the plastic surgery stigma in the form of discrimination and/or societal rewards will be investigated as well. In efforts to understand the stigma, the risks and long-term consequences of plastic surgery will be explored while also looking into the safety of plastic surgery that may invalidate some of the stigma. By comparing plastic surgery to other forms of personal enhancement, the stigma will be challenged by highlighting the juxtaposition of socially acceptable self-improvement methods and non-socially acceptable plastic surgery self-enhancement. Furthermore, this thesis takes a deeper dive into the factors that cause differences between the countries in their views of plastic surgery, and provides a foundational understanding of the root of the stigma while proposing solutions on how to best destigmatize it.

Over the past few years, legislation legalizing sports betting in many states has been voted into effect. In the spring of 2021, Arizona legislators approved a bill that would legalize sports betting for anyone over the age of 21 in Arizona, and with Governor Doug Ducey signing the bill into law, September 9, 2021, marked the first day of legal sports betting in Arizona. Due to this new major avenue of business, sports betting became a very popular topic in both the news and social media, creating a buzz for new users in Arizona. This study will focus on the sports betting industry and the major companies involved in creating sports betting infrastructure in Arizona. Data will be collected and analyzed from multiple sources including company financial statements, news articles, and independent research focusing on the financial impact of Arizona sports bettors on the sports betting industry’s market profitability. It is expected that there will be a correlation between money gambled in Arizona and a rapid increase in profitability for sports betting companies. This study will provide an overview of the economic impact that sports betting had in Arizona in 2021, and look towards the future of betting in years to come.

Over the past few years, legislation legalizing sports betting in many states has been voted into effect. In the spring of 2021, Arizona legislators approved a bill that would legalize sports betting for anyone over the age of 21 in Arizona, and with Governor Doug Ducey signing the bill into law, September 9, 2021, marked the first day of legal sports betting in Arizona. Due to this new major avenue of business, sports betting became a very popular topic in both the news and social media, creating a buzz for new users in Arizona. This study will focus on the sports betting industry and the major companies involved in creating sports betting infrastructure in Arizona. Data will be collected and analyzed from multiple sources including company financial statements, news articles, and independent research focusing on the financial impact of Arizona sports bettors on the sports betting industry’s market profitability. It is expected that there will be a correlation between money gambled in Arizona and a rapid increase in profitability for sports betting companies. This study will provide an overview of the economic impact that sports betting had in Arizona in 2021, and look towards the future of betting in years to come.