Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that is growing rapidly all over the world. There are over seven million girls with this eating disorder in the Unites States alone. Why do these girls believe so deeply that thin is beautiful? These young women are longing for self approval through acceptance according to stereotype. Where does this thin stereotype come from? The fashion industry is being accused by society for the sudden need to be perfect beyond the average girl's reach, but the fashion industry is not taking the blame. Can society put the guilt on the fashion industry because of the publication of photographs of thin girls?
             Several possible reasons for this disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, are puzzling doctors, and leave me searching for a solution. Obviously young women are longing for self approval through acceptance in a shallow and stereotypical world. Can we blame poor family dynamics, is the media promoting mental illness by publicizing thinness, or is Anorexia Nervosa an unlucky catch from the family gene pool? I began researching with an open mind before I decided who or what was to blame for millions of young women everywhere denying their bodies food. Forming an opinion seemed easy because of the awe given to the media, but surprisingly the stand I took didn't accuse millions of models and actors who appeared to be flawless. Young women are not developing Anorexia Nervosa simply because of societal pressures to meet unreachable ideals. Women are getting this eating disorder for reasons beyond media stereotypes.
             Does the fashion industry cause most of these girls to an eating disorder? Millions of girls read fashion magazines, but it is not common to see an overweight person modeling the latest styles. These magazines are showing photos of extremely skinny women and making obvious efforts to accent this feature. In advertisements, these stick figure women wearing tiny shorts and bikinis &quo...