Introduction Body image is a subjective picture of one's own physical appearance established both by self-observation and by noting the reactions of others. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) . Take note, that body image is established through what the eyes see and what others may perceive. As statistics and studies show, Media play a large, and often negative, role in shaping young women’s ideas about how they should look, including television and music (radio and recordings) videos and movies, computers, print media, and video games. (Source: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2009). In this essay, does television and print media have the power to influence young women about body image and how negatively will it affect or influence young women’s perception of it? Lastly, what are the physical effects or indicators of those negative influences? Media’s Power to Influence Surveys sugg...
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