The document discusses the negative influences that media such as TV, movies, magazines, and advertisements have on women's body image. It provides examples of how unrealistic bodies are portrayed and how weight loss is promoted. Studies discussed found that exposure to these media influences led to girls as young as 9 developing unhealthy views about their bodies. Mainstreaming of these ideals was found to affect the vast majority of women and young girls. Long term, continual exposure was shown to increase risks of health issues like eating disorders, depression, and poor development.
2. INFLUENCES OF THE
MEDIA TV & MOVIES:
"accepted and unaccepted bodies
MAGAZINES:
"lose weight fast" or "look years younger!"
ADS/ COMMERCIALS:
thin women & photoshop
4. HOW DOES THIS AFFECT
SOCIETY?1. BECOMING TWEEN BODIES
22 girls (ages 9-11) diary entries/ picture collages
Miley Cyrus & Disney Channel girls
just-right ideal leading to health issues
2. THE INFLUENCE OF TV
166 women (ages 30-60) Desperate Housewives Effect
Studies confirm that this led to eating disorders & other
health issues
