Fake Perfection Essay

Fake Perfection Like snowflakes there is no one person who looks the same in the world. Even identical twins have a small difference that you would be able to tell them apart. What makes every person individually unique is our physical traits; however, things like the internet, the social media, and television says otherwise. According to the media, every man must be handsome and muscular, and every woman must be fit and beautiful. An easy access to such technologies make it easier for people to utilize. Through their frequent use, people will get influenced by the messages that the media sends. The “perfect image” projected by the media promotes a negative body image in individuals and can lead to lower self­esteem.
Body image could be defined as the way people picture themselves and how they think other people picture them. However, negative body image is a thought that is influenced by the …show more content…
I wanted to have a certain body type to feel more comfortable at the beach so I looked for inspiration through the media. Through Instagram I was able to find inspiration to be fit on the Fitgirls page. On that account I was able see workout videos and diet tips. Having easy access to fitness advice motivated me to lose weight the healthy way.
“Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” is a well known quote from the Disney princess movie Snow White. From this movie, we are able to see that the world today is obsessed with their body image and always want to look their best. The obsession of self image could lead to negative situations such as eating disorders and unhealthy dietary plans.
Unless people can find reality in what is presented in certain media, some people will continue to suffer. Buyers could find the truth more easily if media offered products advertised by everyday people without the extra glamour. People should make up their minds to not be