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How the Media Makes Men Hate Their Bodies Too In “How The Media Makes Men Hate Their Bodies Too” James Fell argues that body envy is not only problematic for women, but also for men. Fell states that media targets both women and men’s body images. Magazines targeting men want them to bulk up or build muscles, humiliating those who are too thin, while women’s magazines fat shame and demand women to lose weight. The author analysis the idea regarding magazines, “for men it’s about adding, and for women subtracting.” The author describes how American entertainers (i.e., actors, actresses, and music artists) can no longer escape the media’s harsh ridicule about body image. He further intrigues the reader with his relatable statement
How the Media Makes Men Hate Their Bodies Too In “How The Media Makes Men Hate Their Bodies Too” James Fell argues that body envy is not only problematic for women, but also for men. Fell states that media targets both women and men’s body images. Magazines targeting men want them to bulk up or build muscles, humiliating those who are too thin, while women’s magazines fat shame and demand women to lose weight. The author analysis the idea regarding magazines, “for men it’s about adding, and for women subtracting.” The author describes how American entertainers (i.e., actors, actresses, and music artists) can no longer escape the media’s harsh ridicule about body image. He further intrigues the reader with his relatable statement