Media Representation

The media has corrupted our society. Everytime you turn around there is a commercial about losing weight or having perfect skin. Everyone is not made out to be skinny or with perfect skin. I believe that the media pressures society to look that way and it honestly takes a toll on those with low confidence or self esteem. There's always that one commercial that starts off by asking "Want to lose weight?" or "Tired of how you look?". It is a proven fact that America is overweight, but that does not mean that everyone should wear a size 2. To be completely honest, it seems as if some models practically starve themselves because they look super skinny all the time. As for men, they are represented to have abs of steal, muscles and clean shaven. Sad to say, but all men are not made out to look like Hulk Hogan! As for women of color, they are more so promoting weight loss or diet plans instead of speaking on something positive. In my opinion, I rarely see a woman of color advertised as a model.

People are not set out to be perfect. There are commercials that advertise women who are 65 to look like they are 30. I mean there is nothing wrong with that because if someone feels comfortable that way, that's them. But i mean i find it quite ridiculous when i see anti-aging creams in the store. Do these products actually work? I remember watching Keeping up with the Kardashians and Kris (the mother) was all stressed out about the way she looked. Kris practically convinced Kim to postpone her wedding so she would be able to get a face lift. Kris Kardashian is gorgeous! So i do not see why a face lift was even necessary.

It seems as if everyone just wants to perfect. The media is making the majority of the society feel uncomfortable in their bodies, when in actuality you should appreciate how you look. There is a difference in being healthy and practically wearing yourself out to be skinny, or as society makes it seem, "the perfect size". As far as the family sitcoms, you rarely see a "regular" family. By that i mean, family sitcoms portray families as being perfect, where everyone gets along with each other and the wife and husband are chipper all the time. I know that's just for ratings though. I believe it's just difficult for the media to be realistic.

-Bianca Jones MWF 9-9:50am