Body image basically refers to what we perceive about our own appearance and body. It also indicates the depth to which we are connected to our physical appearance. There are a number of reasons behind this self-consciousness and over-awareness about our body and looks. Constantly we all feel pressurized about whether we are looking slim or not, what the other people might be thinking about us, how we are being perceived by the society surrounding us, etc.More...
If the data contained in the book, “Barbie”, written by Sara Pendergast, is anything to go by, then it can be said that most of the American kids between the ages, 3 and 11 have at least 10 Barbie dolls each. Thus, it can be concluded that most American girls grow up keeping the image of Barbie in their minds. Subconsciously, they all imagine the body of Barbie while describing the ideal figure for themselves.More...
Body image is shaped by the society we live in. Different societies and their people have different images of the perfect and desirable body. Some associate a robust woman with fertility and sexy. However, the culture of North America commands for a fit and thin figure, so much so that most women here have developed various kinds of eating disorders to achieve that.
Many a times, people encounter hurtful comments and snide from other people about their looks and appearances. This affects the self-esteem of those people, especially if they themselves are not too confident about their own body. More...
The terms, “body image” and “women” are almost synonymous. Almost all the women, not only in America, but around the world develop consciousness about their own body and its type at some point of their lives. Some of them are happy and content with the kind of body they are blessed with, while most others are unhappy with their structure.
There are several reasons for the dissatisfaction of most women about their own body. The most obvious factor is the growing number of so-called “perfect” models and stars that we grow up seeing and admiring with.More...
Effects Of Body Image In The Media
Women are featured in almost every other advertisement campaigns or articles. Mostly, tall, white, young women are advertised all over to sell various items, right from household products to automobiles. In every type of media- magazines, television or the internet, good-looking women (and even men), with the “perfect” body, sharp looks are featured to sell their products.More...
