Miss Representation Documentary Analysis

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This extremely superficial and limited definition of sexiness makes most women feel insecure, weak, and significantly less comfortable in their own skin. As young girls view themselves through the eyes of others, they live their lives in constant comparison. Many studies have proven that girls exposed to these images from a young age are more susceptible to depression, eating disorders, and horrible self-esteem. A documentary with a similar premise, Miss Representation, has stated facts that relate to this. In 2014, the leading cause of death for teenage females was suicide. That’s a trend that’s impossible to ignore as you have to wonder why so many young people feel the need to take their own lives due to some feeling of helplessness. Our

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