The Media And Its Effects On Society - 1736 Words

In today’s world, the large problem with the way the media advertises the human body is growing every day. From digitally editing magazine ads, to starved models, to plastic people, advertising paints an unrealistic and unhealthy body image to the public. Advertisements that display these plastic people as the epitome of beauty, cause otherwise normal, healthy people to invest in unhealthy diet plans which can lead to eating disorders, and even premature death. Women desperately trying to compete with plastic models are not the only casualty of this cruel psychological war; men are envious of the perfectly toned six packs on underwear models just as much. Eager to compete, steroids clog up the hearts of those who just want to meet the†¦show more content†¦Everyone is self-conscious of something, and these advertisements only encourage more insecurities; implanting a specific image of what a person should look like as time goes on. In reality, people who are complete ly healthy and active are sometimes labeled â€Å"overweight† because of their particular body type and genetic makeup. Yet, the term â€Å"overweight† has a whole different meaning these days, doesn’t it? Websites and magazines tell us what our weight should be for our exact height and age, yet they don’t take into consideration that every human being is different and often won’t live up to the specific number range expected of them. A number on a scale doesn’t define a person, just like long silky hair, trim waists, clear skin, a large bust and thin thighs don’t all define a perfect girl, and six packs, huge muscle build, and tall height don’t all define a perfect boy. . There are thousands of people who suffer with eating disorders every year. â€Å"The morality rate for eating disorders is 6 percent, probably the most deadly of all mental disorders in patients, incorporating starvation, cardiac arrest, and suicide.† (French Fashion Industry Agrees To Promote Healthy Body Images). If these unattainable body images weren’t flaunted where everyone could see and be influenced by it, the number of people with eating disorders would lessen significantly without the pressure of perfection all around them. I have found that these images are more popular in America than some