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 nonchalant, it is no wonder that young teenage girls are more acceptable to casual sex. Many of these girls believe that because celebrities on television sitcoms are having sex without consequences, the same will apply to them. But in reality, sexual activity comes with many risks and consequences including pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and most often a broken heart.
             Yet another effect media has on teenage girls is the way they are dressing. To keep up with the fashions of Hollywood, these girls adopt the revealing clothing styles of celebrities. Most teenagers think that if television says it is okay to show off the female body by wearing revealing clothing then it must be the cool thing to do. Young teens also get the impression that their revealing attire will attract more males. They see guys drooling over Britney Spears as she strips down to nothing but a sheer sequined body suit and want that same attention directed towards them. Dressin...