The Negative Effect of Media on Women's Body Image

When a person looks into a mirror, what do they see? Do they see themselves as they really are, or do they see themselves in ways, which are distorted through their eyes, whether good or bad? When you look at yourself, in a mirror, in a photo, or maybe even video footage, you will not see yourself the way that the next person does, but it is a sad fact that a majority of people, see themselves in a negative light. Scrutinising every curve, every freckle, every small bump of cellulite upon their bodies. The way that people view themselves can depend on many factors. Their everyday environment, their current attitude, the people they associate with, the beliefs they have grown up with, and also the media. This report aims to look at the different types of media that effect women's body image, the effects that these types of media have and also what is being done about the situation.

In today’s society, we are surrounded by the media. From the suggestive slogans on our soft drink la...