Society and Appearance
Lord, if I can’t be skinny, please let my friends be fat! In today’s modern world, this society places too much emphasis on appearance. Many believe that they should be perceived as a toy doll, with no faults or flaws. The perception of appearance makes many feel insecure with their bodies, entices them to spend millions of dollars on products to enhance their image, and builds up prejudice in an individual. Barbie dolls are plastic, not real.
Many people have unfortunately become victims of the outstanding pressures to look gorgeous, thin, and fashionable. This statement has caught along with a vast majority of individuals, who become quite apprehensive with their bodies, because they sincerely believe it lacks the picture-perfect image. Quite a few people are increasingly influenced by images viewed in the media. From hit TV shows, to movie stars, to fashion models in magazines, to billboard ads, a lot of individuals wonder why they can't have the same hot body like their desired celebrity, especially pre-teen girls. As many as one-third of girls aged 10 to 14 are trying to lose weight, according to research at The Hospital for Sick Children. Another symptom of a lack of self-esteem is mild depression, which may eventually lead up to suicidal thoughts if not treated. The Self-Esteem Institute claims, " Low self-esteem is actually a thinking disorder in which an individual views himself as inadequate, unworthy, unlovable, and/or incompetent. Once formed, this negative view of self permeates every thought, producing faulty assumptions, and ongoing self-defeating behavior." At sometime, the individual may become anti-social, and will begin to withdraw from society. This is because they don’t have the social skills required, and simply can’t fit in with the public. It is mind boggling how our physical aspect plays a role on our emotions. Consequently, it can also puts a dent in our wallets.
To keep up with the persona of looking appealing,
Many people have unfortunately become victims of the outstanding pressures to look gorgeous, thin, and fashionable. This statement has caught along with a vast majority of individuals, who become quite apprehensive with their bodies, because they sincerely believe it lacks the picture-perfect image. Quite a few people are increasingly influenced by images viewed in the media. From hit TV shows, to movie stars, to fashion models in magazines, to billboard ads, a lot of individuals wonder why they can't have the same hot body like their desired celebrity, especially pre-teen girls. As many as one-third of girls aged 10 to 14 are trying to lose weight, according to research at The Hospital for Sick Children. Another symptom of a lack of self-esteem is mild depression, which may eventually lead up to suicidal thoughts if not treated. The Self-Esteem Institute claims, " Low self-esteem is actually a thinking disorder in which an individual views himself as inadequate, unworthy, unlovable, and/or incompetent. Once formed, this negative view of self permeates every thought, producing faulty assumptions, and ongoing self-defeating behavior." At sometime, the individual may become anti-social, and will begin to withdraw from society. This is because they don’t have the social skills required, and simply can’t fit in with the public. It is mind boggling how our physical aspect plays a role on our emotions. Consequently, it can also puts a dent in our wallets.
To keep up with the persona of looking appealing,