For Further Research

1. Dissatisfaction with Our Bodies and Eating Disorders

This website deals with the problem of “Dissatisfaction with Our Bodies and Eating Disorders” in the United States. There is briefly described the perception of beauty in history and now. The author also used many great examples such as photographs and recommended sources for our better understanding. In my point of view, it is very useful and interesting source which explains the topic clearly and effectively.

2. Statistics

This website shows the evacuating statistics and facts related to the topic of media and body culture. It also presents how media shapes our opinions about ourselves which simply demonstrates the sad true about people’s unrealistic expectations.

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Body Image: Media Portrayal of Feminine Perfection. Digital image.
Intro to Media and Communications. N.p., 8 Sept. 2013. Web. 10 May 2014.

3. Just Say YES

This website is an organization which helps teenagers to succeed in their lives through educational programs. This article was created for the purpose to avoid widespread of negative effects of media on adolescents. It focuses on media’s main message that if you want to be happy and successful you have to be thin and attractive. There is denied the motto “thinner is better” and by showing facts and videos it tries to warn against eating disorders.

Honestly, I am not a fan of these types of organizations - I just do not believe in them. However, in this particular example you can find a few interesting articles which is one of them.

                                                                                                                                   

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