Description
Beauty images shown through the media often are unrealistic. Nevertheless, it is difficult for children and adolescents, both male and female, to stop comparing themselves to the images they may see on television, in the movies, and in magazines. Generally, these comparisons can result in bad feelings about body image and one’s self-concept. As a consequence, children and adolescents might strive to attain the perfect body image and consider these goals as realistic. The result can be the development of an eating disorder.
For this Discussion, select an advertisement about body image, weight, food, an so forth, in today’s media. Think about your reactions to the advertisement. What did you think and feel about the advertisement? Consider how it might promote negative feelings about body image for a child or adolescent.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3
Post the URL to an online advertisement or attach a scan/photocopy of the print advertisement to the discussion thread. Then, post a brief description of the advertisement you selected. Explain how this advertisement made you feel and explain why. Finally, explain one way this advertisement might affect a child or adolescent and how. Be specific.
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Running head: BEAUTY IMAGES
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Beauty Images
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BEAUTY IMAGES
https://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/31606/1/the-five-worst-examples-of-bodyshaming-ads
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Introduction
The advertisement is from a Victoria Secret advert for lingerie. The advertisement has
images of women in lingerie and very thin bodies. All of the women in the advert are very thin,
with flat tummies and no visible cellulite or stretch mark. Notably, the advert terms these women
in the advert as having the perfect body. Victoria secret has for the longest time been known for
setting unrealistic beauty standards for women interested in wearing their products. The models
from the brand are thin, with the brand avoiding to include plus-size women in their lineup during
shows. This translates into their...