The Media’s Definition of Female Beauty
             Advertisements are the most influential media in our world. They shape our ideas and affect our look and behavior. People look at pictures and tend to mimic what they see. Nowadays, advertisements depict women in a passive/submissive, almost childlike manner. This implies that women are subdued, that they need to be controlled and dominated. Or that they are not beautiful unless they resemble the models. In other words, fat, short, stubby, too tall, too skinny, different ethnicity is not attractive.
             Entering into adolescence can be one of the most stressful times in one’s lifetime. This is a time when they begin to discover who they are. They are becoming more independent and are establishing friendships. Venturing into the teenage years can be a very emotional, stressful, confusing time. By no means is it easier for males than females, though females tend to be bombarded with “perfection imagery” more so than males. Some make the change from childhood into adolescence with only a few minor problems, others however, may have a more difficult time handling the pressures and some look to our culture as an example. Many fear the weight that is gained during this time is permanent, will panic, and desperately try to take the weight off. Our culture portrays this excess weight as unattractive and in some cases, disgusting, leading to low self-esteem. They are not aware that once the physical changes during this time cease, their weight will usually stable off and will maintain their body’s natural set point. Once they start losing weight, they feel better, as if they are conforming to society’s set pattern. Complements and acceptance once not received can fuel the drive to look like the face in the magazine.
             Teenagers are under a lot of pressure to succeed and fit in. Many spend a lot of time worrying about what others think and they desperately try to
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