In modern day society, there are many depictions of what a woman ought to be. There are many representations in the media that present sexualized personae, while simultaneously putting forward an identity of submission. What seems to be the basis for the standard of women correlates to what is deemed acceptable for men. It can be said that there is a stark distinction between what women and men are allowed to do, in that, women cannot follow the same behavioural patterns as men. This lack of universality can prove to be challenging for women; especially for young women in the identity forming stages. What this apparent double standard has the potential to do, is cultivate a culture where young women are rebellious against individuals of influence
