Negative Body Image Every woman, no matter what shape or size, has had moments where they are dissatisfied with their body or overall appearance. For some women, being unhappy with their appearance only lasts a few seconds while looking in the mirror, but for many other women, negative body image is a constant issue. For…
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Eleanor and Park: Rainbow Rowell’s Message About Body Image Readers Might Have Missed
What is Eleanor & Park? Rainbow Rowell’s book Eleanor and Park is a cute story of teen romance. The book focuses on the two main characters Eleanor and Park. Eleanor is a new student at Park’s high school. From the beginning, readers experience everything Eleanor feels going into her new school and falling in love…
Social Media and Body Image
The Dark Side of Social Media While social media is great for people around the world to connect, it can also have some negative impacts, especially on young females. Jasmine Fardouly and Elise Holland claim in their article that “Viewing Idealized Images Taken From Social Media had a Negative Influence on Women’s Body Image.” As…
Korean Pop Culture Idol’s and Their Body Image Influence
Pressures of Being an Idol In Korea, the lifestyle of k-pop idols is not all that glamorous. Like any celebrity, female Korean idols are expected to maintain a slim figure. To get the results of an amazing figure, female idols go through extreme diets. I once came across a news article about the Korean girl…
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