when in fact the average American woman weighs about 142 pounds and stands at about 5'4"tall. The average model in fashion advertisements weighs about 130 pounds and stands at about 5'10" tall (courses.psu.edu). She lacks the required body fat to complete a full menstrual cycle; hardly healthy for any woman. She looks good in our eyes because that is what we've been brainwashed to believe is fabulous over the years. One sees these gorgeous models on the runway with the most eye-catching, expensive clothing on and wishes she was that woman.
             In The Beauty Myth, Naomi Wolf uncovers the factors of the media's effect on women's body image. The lack of confidence a woman has in her body makes her desire to look different. "Energy that could be used to further personal and cultural goals is dissipated in feelings of self-doubt and self-hatred."(Bryannan) These feelings, along with a woman's lack of confidence lead many women to excessive dieting or binging and purging to obtain the weight they desire. Women constantly compare themselves to the images they see on the television, or in magazines and movies, when in fact the body image shown is only obtainable to about 10 percent of the population and is determined by genes (Muller). In other words, you can't diet to get a m
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