Because the public allows it. If we all, collectively started saying that those people look as though they had just come down with a terrible disease and refuse to watch them on TV, movies or buy their music, the image would change. The public buys their stuff, and that keeps the media pushing what they think we want.
The images target young people
The images target young people
men are also affected by unrealsitic body images in the media.
The media often promotes specific body types as ideal through advertising, fashion, and entertainment, which can shape societal standards of beauty. Images of slim, toned figures are frequently idealized, leading individuals to compare themselves against these unrealistic benchmarks. This constant exposure can create body image issues, influencing people to pursue unhealthy behaviors in an effort to conform. Additionally, social media amplifies these ideals, making them more pervasive and impactful on personal self-esteem and body perception.
create an unattainable desire that drives product consumption.
ok so basically the media is sending us messages that the people on tv and in commercials have the perfect life with the perfect husband and children and of course the perfect body... now... is it really like that? haha you wish. do you seriously think that in all those commercials where the girls have the perfect relationship without fights or anything is anywhere near reality? everyone has fights and problems sometimes, and wantsto throw people against walls... but its just human. same with models.. people see them as perfect, not realizing they get airbrushed and have like 20 personal trainers and exercise 10 times a week... and then theres makeup artists and stuff too, and who really wants fake perfection? they cant even eat chocolate, and that's just a nightmare, isn't ìt? so yeah, media is bad. for women especially.
the mass media is a body that is in charge of <1>Information<2>Education<3>Entertainment>4>advertising<5>survillence<5>correlation of parts of society.
The following services are offered by Media Smart UK are: teaching materials for parents and children, advertising media literacy, body image and self esteem lessons among other things. Media Smart is a non profit organisation.
Conducting the right set of exercise can help in putting the body in perfect shape and also in the right posture although their are various kind of exercise that can be carried out, finding and knowing the right one is very important as well watch this video to find out how to get the perfect body with just 5 simple exercises
Our notion of an ideal body is influenced by cultural norms, media portrayal, and historical perceptions of beauty. It is often perpetuated through advertising, social media, and societal standards that dictate what is considered attractive or desirable. This can lead to unrealistic body expectations and negative body image issues for individuals.
Many young girls, because of what they see in the media, will become anorexic or bulimic in an attempt to reach a false "perfect" weight that is portrayed by the media, for instance by models and celebrities.
One common myth perpetuated by advertising is that happiness and fulfillment are directly tied to the consumption of products, suggesting that material goods can solve personal problems. Another myth is the idealization of body image, where media often portrays unattainable beauty standards, leading to unrealistic expectations about physical appearance. Additionally, mass media frequently promotes the idea that success is defined by wealth and status, reinforcing the notion that one's worth is determined by their material possessions rather than personal qualities or achievements.