Body Image Through MediaThe average American woman is a size 16–18. It’s no secret that everyone’s body shape comes in different sizes but yet we still have clothing brands promoting and only making clothing for one specific body type, skinny people. Some examples are Brandy Melville, Victoria Secret, Lululemon, and high fashion companies. We have heard about runway […]
Western culture has had a big impact on how girls view their bodies. Body dysmorphia and eating disorders skyrocketed during the 20th century. Throughout history, eating disorders were not seen as bad or acknowledged until psychologists categorize it as being a disorder and unhealthy. No one chooses to have an eating disorder, in fact, people […]
Welcome to our first blog post! We are very excited to investigate and further discuss the issues that shape our culture. As four young women, we experience the obstacles that society imposes on us in our everyday lives. Now, we want to educate ourselves and our classmates on how such obstacles come to be. As […]
Body Image Through Media 