Can a women's body image be affected by societal standards? I think body image is what you think about your body. Starting from a young age, we tend to compare ourselves to the standards that society has made. From there the thought of not having the "perfect body" leads to low self-esteem, depression, and develop eating disorders. In America, the ideal beauty has always focused on how a women's body looks like. According, to researchers at the University of Texas "the perfect female body measures 1.68 meters in height. The bust/weight/hip measurements are 99-63-91" (Curacao Chronicle). Being good-looking at this time means to be slim and tall. However, it comes at a high price for many women. Today, we judge our body image through the messages we receive from the external world.
Agents of Socialization
The family has always had an enormous effect on their child's growth. Even in their early ages, parents teach their children what their culture considers ideal regarding body size and image. As they grow, girls will compare themselves with others and starts to make negative impressions about their body. "Girls seek advice from their parents regarding the best practices to employ in order to reduce or maintain a particular ideal body size"(Stice). Thus, parents influence the body …show more content…
Model Kate Moss was quoted saying that one of her life motto is: “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”(Penny). Sadly, Kate Moss’s motto seems to be one that was held by too many models throughout the 2000s. Although the portrayals of ultra-thin women in fashion magazines have not had a permanent or lasting impact on the American woman’s physical body shape, it has absolutely had an impact on how women think about themselves, affecting self-esteem and body image. Also, throughout generations, fashion industry have been promoting unhealthy lifestyles for many
Agents of Socialization
The family has always had an enormous effect on their child's growth. Even in their early ages, parents teach their children what their culture considers ideal regarding body size and image. As they grow, girls will compare themselves with others and starts to make negative impressions about their body. "Girls seek advice from their parents regarding the best practices to employ in order to reduce or maintain a particular ideal body size"(Stice). Thus, parents influence the body …show more content…
Model Kate Moss was quoted saying that one of her life motto is: “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”(Penny). Sadly, Kate Moss’s motto seems to be one that was held by too many models throughout the 2000s. Although the portrayals of ultra-thin women in fashion magazines have not had a permanent or lasting impact on the American woman’s physical body shape, it has absolutely had an impact on how women think about themselves, affecting self-esteem and body image. Also, throughout generations, fashion industry have been promoting unhealthy lifestyles for many