Sex on Television
As I sat down one night to watch television, I continuously came across shows that had more sexual content in them then I wished to view. Female characters were having sex with several male partners, yet suffering no apparent consequences. In some instances joking and bragging about who they slept with the night before with their colleagues and friends. Not only was this promiscuous sex disturbing, but also the clothing these women wore revealed more skin than an adult magazine. It is appalling that these women are the ones that young teenage girls look up to and call their role models. Believe it or not, sexual acts, revealing clothing, and the images of the "perfect figure," displayed by female celebrities are having an effect on teenage girls in today's society. Today young teens listen to and imitate celebrities more than their parents or religious leaders. In a society where the media's attitude toward celebrities having promiscuous sex is no
nchalant, it is no wonder that young teenage girls are more acceptable to casual sex. Risking health to achieve the "perfect celebrity figure" is another common effect. It is unlikely that the media will loosen its grip on the minds of young teenage girls. But by today's standards set by TV celebrities with "toothpick" frames, being overweight is not desirable. Marilyn Monroe was a size twelve and was considered beautiful. The only "imperfect" characters in the show are the "fat ugly guy and fat ugly lady" who live across the street and are the objects of constant ridicule. But in reality, sexual activity comes with many risks and consequences including pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and most often a broken heart. The images of the "perfect" women they portray are unrealistic, and unhealthy. Viewers are constantly exposed to a parade of beautiful people. To keep up with the fashions of Hollywood, these girls adopt the revealing clothing styles of celebrities. When viewers tune in to Friends on Thursday night they will not see one leading lady (or any ladies for that matter) with a waist over a size six. The impact that today's body image standard is having on teenage girls is immeasurable. Dressing like celebrities that wear provocative clothing may invite males to make sexual advances toward young teenage girls, often leading to rape. It seems as if the effects of celebrities sexual actions will always have an impact on teenage girls unless we, as a society, stand up and make it publicly unacceptable to act as these celebrities do.
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