Enhancing Your Body Image Summary

Rebecca J. Donatelle, the author of “Enhancing Your Body Image,” feels that society affects individual’s self-esteem in various ways, to prove how the body should be maintain, and giving the attention that is wanted in society. In another article, ”Skin Deep: Seeking Self-Esteem Through Surgery,” Camille Sweeney, agrees that today’s generation are persuaded to get their ideal body image, but she also disagrees Donatelle’s point of view, how parents should let their children embrace how they feel about their own body. Both authors share the common theme of body image and the effects it has on adolescents. After reading these articles carefully, each author gives their perspective on how body image can be used in a negative and in a positive view in society.
What is the feeling when you see yourself in the mirror? Gratitude? Satisfied? Or shame and disappointed? In the article “Enhancing Your Body Image,” Donatelle informs readers that body image is important in many ways. Body image is important to yourself physically and emotionally; it shows how comfortable you feel about accepting your body. Various people do not see their bodies as positive or even neutral because of …show more content…
In the article, “Skin Deep: Seeking Self-Esteem Through Surgery,” Sweeney gives the reader reasons about having plastic surgery. First, young adults have performed plastic and cosmetic surgery due to social media. People much rather have a curvy body and breast implants because of celebrity obsessions. However, individuals have low self-esteem about themselves; therefore, being bullied can lead to a cosmetic or plastic surgery. Many family members approve the decision to undergo surgery, to change their child's life, even if they are underage . In conclusion, Sweeney discusses the different reasons why adolescents make the decision of getting treatment such as, plastic and cosmetic