Dissertation Title
Plus-size and Confidence: what impact does the inclusion of plus-size models in the media and fashion industries have on women in the mainstream?
I am interested in researching/exploring the following areas:
• Do the (positive and negative) recent studies relating to plus-size women affect their psychological well-being and mental health?
• In recent times, how have larger women been treated in the fashion industry, regarding clothing design and style?
• How does the media represent plus-size women?
• Is plus size really acceptable in society?
• Is there pressure on women by the fashion industry and related media to obtain a ‘perfect’ body?
The term ‘plus-size’ relates to clothing designed for people who are above the average size. “In the fashion industry; it is a term for models who are Size 8 and up. But in the real world, most people would never think of a Size 8 as plus size – most plus size clothing doesn’t even start until a size 16.” Laura Beck, Cosmopolitan Magazine, 11/01/2014
Plus-size models are having a positive effect on women who do not have a healthy body shape (overweight or fat); according to Florida State University, plus-size models can boost a woman’s psychological health. Their study recruited 49 university-aged women – all of whom said they wanted to be thinner. They found out …show more content…
Tiegs speaks about how women should not be plus-size as “it’s very unhealthy” and states that “a women’s waist should be smaller than 35 inches which was originally purported by Dr. Oz. (explain who is doctor Oz? Why are they an authority?) In her defence, Graham said she was happy to have the opportunity to model for the front cover of a popular magazine and was proud to advocate for a different and more realistic body
Plus-size and Confidence: what impact does the inclusion of plus-size models in the media and fashion industries have on women in the mainstream?
I am interested in researching/exploring the following areas:
• Do the (positive and negative) recent studies relating to plus-size women affect their psychological well-being and mental health?
• In recent times, how have larger women been treated in the fashion industry, regarding clothing design and style?
• How does the media represent plus-size women?
• Is plus size really acceptable in society?
• Is there pressure on women by the fashion industry and related media to obtain a ‘perfect’ body?
The term ‘plus-size’ relates to clothing designed for people who are above the average size. “In the fashion industry; it is a term for models who are Size 8 and up. But in the real world, most people would never think of a Size 8 as plus size – most plus size clothing doesn’t even start until a size 16.” Laura Beck, Cosmopolitan Magazine, 11/01/2014
Plus-size models are having a positive effect on women who do not have a healthy body shape (overweight or fat); according to Florida State University, plus-size models can boost a woman’s psychological health. Their study recruited 49 university-aged women – all of whom said they wanted to be thinner. They found out …show more content…
Tiegs speaks about how women should not be plus-size as “it’s very unhealthy” and states that “a women’s waist should be smaller than 35 inches which was originally purported by Dr. Oz. (explain who is doctor Oz? Why are they an authority?) In her defence, Graham said she was happy to have the opportunity to model for the front cover of a popular magazine and was proud to advocate for a different and more realistic body