Body Image of Women in Media

Within our history in marketing and advertising there has always been a distinct idea of what women's bodies should look like. This is especially displayed through many outlets of media such as social media, commercials, and even movies. And when young girls grow up surrounded by this certain image of what all women should look and behave like, they begin question their image and become insecure with themselves. Therefore, causing negative body image and leading to them constantly want to look like the super-models on the magazine. This can also lead to the development of conditions such as eating disorders in order to achieve this unrealistic ideal of what girls should look like.
Throughout the years, the ideal body image of a woman has changed. In the earlier years of media it was important to be thin in order to be liked and popular. Now though more open about the beauty standards, there are still idealism within beauty. And because women begin to become obsessed with their image it affects their health and their self-esteem. Therefore, effecting how they are able to perform within their work or school. This applies to not only girls but boys as well.
And by addressing how media is creating and enabling these unrealistic body images to their audience, which is made up of both children and adults, will there be a change in order to solve the issues. And rather show a woman's sexuality on television or social media, people should showcase those who have achieved more by their intelligence rather than their sex appeal.

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https://www.mirror-mirror.org/body-image-of-women.htm