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Simran Fabiani

Does the Media Influence Anorexia on Teenagers? - 1 views

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  • When the media is constantly bombarding children and teens alike with messages about the "ideal" or "perfect" beauty, and uses underweight movie stars, singers, etc- then it's not hard to ask the question "Does the media influence Anorexia on teenagers?"
  • Instead of blaming themselves, the media and others- it's im
  • portant to remember that some teenagers are more susceptible to eating disorders than others, and some are going to develop Anorexia or another eating disorder with or without outside influences such as media or peers.
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  • The latest example of this trend, is the recent come-back of Britney Spears- after she'd given birth to two children, she was ridiculed for wearing a skimpier outfit, due to being "fat." The problem is, although she'd had two children, she was far from fat- yet the media criticized her for daring to show her "less than perfect" body on national television. With issues like this, it's no wonder that children and teenagers are being bombarded with messages of what perfection is and how to "be" perfect.
  • to encourage a healthy body image.
  • it's extremely unusual- rare even- for an actor, actress, or other star to be "over-weight"- or even of a normal weight.
  • The media influences teens' self-esteem and self-worth when it constantly bombards them with what society now considers ideal, and a distorted perception of what's "perfect." To stop the negative influence that the media has on children and teenagers, it's a good idea to limit exposure of body-image damaging programs, magazines and it's good
  • now unless an actress or model is thin to the point of practically being able to see bones, she is criticized as being "fat."
  • When children see these images on television, in magazines, in songs, movies, etc- then it's no wonder that the rate of eating disorders among teenagers is rising rapidly, and now parents are feverishly searching for an answer.
  • If Marilyn Monroe or Rita Hayworth were around today, they'd be labeled as "fat." What a twist, and a shocking example of how our society has misplaced standards of beauty and "perfection!"
Kanika Vaish

Why 'Teen Mom' became a phenomenon - NYPOST.com - 0 views

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shared by Kanika Vaish on 14 Nov 10 - No Cached
  • Why are these young women stars? First, teen moms are hawt! They’ve held a prurient fascination ever since Jamie Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin’s pregnancies were revealed in 2007 and 2008. But while Spears and Palin were already famous, the “Teen Mom” stars have real struggles.
  • Another reason for the cast’s popularity is their incredible ability to make news, on and off the air. Amber set off a controversy after episodes showed her hitting Gary and attempting to kick him down a flight of stairs. She is now being investigated for domestic abuse.
    • Kanika Vaish
      Kanika Vaish on 14 Nov 10
       
      The show generates a lot of attention from its drama - on-and-off relationships, problems with parents, etc.
Adya Saigal

Body Image in Advertising: How Women Get Hurtful Messages - 0 views

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  • We live in a world of stick thin models and emaciated celebrities
  • The idea that thin is in is everywhere, and is hardly escapable from the advertising industry. And although the messages are damaging and often untrue, women everywhere are suffering the consequences of constant exposure to overly thin models and movie stars.
  • The average woman has a 7 percent chance that she will be as slim as a catwalk model and a 1 percent chance of being as thin as a supermodel,
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  • progressively worse in fashion advertising over the past several years.
  • These ads do not encourage women to embrace their own shapes, but rather to work hard to attain a low weight and toned body.
  • ads women see everyday that basically tell them they are not good enough.
Kanika Vaish

Why 'Teen Mom' became a phenomenon - NYPOST.com - 0 views

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  • The women were cast — for “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” — for being ordinary people dealing with difficult circumstances. Now that they have become celebrities, the line between them and other reality stars has blurred.
    • Kanika Vaish
      Kanika Vaish on 14 Nov 10
       
      The girls have gotten used to having fans and celebrity status.
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