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The mass media portrays society's standard of beauty through female models that appear to be tall, physically attractive, and visibly thin. Advertising will rarely portray women that deviate outside of these characteristics, and when it does, societal standards don't consider them to be the “typical” model seen in mainstream media.
While social media can aid in connecting with others and allowing for self-expression, there is an emphasis on unrealistic standards for body shape. Thin models are often further enhanced by corporations, presenting a "perfect" woman to individuals of all ages creating damaging effects to one’s mental and physical health.
A study has shown that there is a positive impact on women's self-esteem when they are shown moderately thin, not extremely thin models. One study has shown that exposure to extremely thin and extremely heavy models both have a negative effect on the way that some women in the study might see their own bodies. As for models that are only ...
Ariana Grande’s latest photo for the upcoming movie Wicked sparked concern among her fanbase because she appeared noticeably thin.. The photos are part of the film’s promotional campaign ...
Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of eating disorders and disordered eating. Please take care while reading, and note the helpful resources at the end of this story.
Chinese women are participating in the "A4 Waist Challenge," where they have to prove they're paper thin -- literally.
Social media plays a pivotal role in the body positivity movement, in part by providing education and exposure on different body types. Instagram and Facebook are some social platforms that, as of 2019, have body positive policies that cause advertisements for cosmetic surgery, weight loss supplements, and detox products, to be hidden from ...
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