The Tyra Banks Show

Beside these ads are comments posted regarding the amazing and fantastic appearance of these women. It is photographs such as these that give women the impression that unless they are 5’8 and weigh 100 pounds they are somehow fat and ugly. Models are a great example because they are encouraged to stay at an unhealthy weight. When a designer has new clothes sewn, there is as little material as possible used until after a showing of the new designs. The models wearing these clothes need to be a…

Unfortunately, since mainstream media constantly swamps the masses with notions of what is desirable versus undesirable, racial bias in misrepresentation of women creep into the discourse. For example, one pattern of racial bias shows through a firm set of ideals dictating that only particular African American women are “beautiful.” As a result, African Americans consume these Eurocentric standards and create disconnect in the community between those who fit more into a Eurocentric…

In todays society the media constantly shows and glamorizes the hair of other races outside of African Americans. The term “good hair” is often associated with straight, long and silky hair types. Instead African American women hair is associated with terms like thick, kinky and nappy. These aren’t just terms anymore that are used freely instead, they’ve become very stereotypical and judgmental to the black race. This puts pressure on African American women to feel doubtful of their natural hair…

media’s sole appreciation for European features. Example: Black women are underrepresented in the fashion industry. If represented, they possess white features. Well known black supermodels include; Joan Smalls, Jourdan Dunn, Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks. These women have slender noses, average sized lips and some have coloured eyes (norm of European beauty). Jourdan Dunn told the Guardian last year, "people in the industry say if you have a black face on the cover of a magazine it won 't…

the cultural impact of them, and through book reviews we can see what outsiders to the fashion world think of the thin beauties. There is a very long history of the fashion industry and the models who first made it popular. The glamour of fashion shows wasn't always present.…

many factors influenced the idea that one must maintain a certain body type to be deemed attractive. One of the leading contributors to this ideal is the world’s leading lingerie producer, Victoria’s Secret. The company began its illustrious fashion show in 1995 and consequently established a long-standing set of body standards that drastically effects a woman’s view of her body. (HarpersBazaar.com) From the show’s highly publicized beginning, it has glorified the rare body type of the super…

a TV show is attractive. Nielsen ratings do not give reviews about a TV show. They only give statistics on how many viewers watch a certain program. Twitter makes this process a breeze because broadcasters can determine whether a TV show is odious or engrossing. By “offer[ing] a safe forum for interaction with fans” (Gayle S.), TV networks engage social media users to be part of reality TV. America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) has included social media feedback into the program allowing Tyra Banks…

college”(p. 251). With this being stated, it shows that everyone wants success. During competition you either win or lose. Since this is the case we always want to win so we will do whatever it takes to achieve that success. Latterell (2010) also stated that “In striving to win the competitor is said to test his or her limits, to feel invigorated from the challenge, to experience a sense of sweaty accomplishment that is immensely gratifying” (p. 282). This shows that competition really does help…

Since time began, race and ethnicity have been determining factors of how one is treated in the society. This is evident since the era of colonization where powerful states invaded less powerful ones and subjected them to their authoritarian rule. Quite significantly, the effects of race and ethnicity are still present even in the contemporary society. Though not demonstrated out in the open, discrimination due to race or ethnic background still exists. In order to capture the true picture of…

inspired by the beautifully enhanced models in magazines and the filtered celebrities they follow on their mobile phones. While the famous are beautiful, the average person does not resemble their features, even if they want to. From Natalie Portman to Tyra Banks, cosmetics companies employ fresh, famous faces to promote and advertise their product. But do cosmetic companies prey on the innocence and the income of the young through these celebrities? Celebrities certainly have an influence over…