Self-image is a big problem for many women

Self-image is a big problem for many women, including myself. umteen nights ar worn-out(a) at the gym, working out for hours, trying to sculpt the be into what connection considers seductive. After running for thirty minutes and 500 crunches, you back up in front of the mirror in the womens locker room in disapproval. Then you say to yourself, Ill be back tomorrow. Sound familiar? Thats because it is Many women face problems about their bodies because of Britains unrealistic stereotype of what is loveable.Forms of media such as childhood toys, clipping advertisements, and tv set have made a negative strike on girls and women (in particular) of all ages. Some of the anxieties that come with the entertainment industrys perception of what is attractive have the tendency to lead to serious problems such as deplorable self-esteem and eating disorders. From a young age girls have approach the pressure of achieving physical undefiledion even from the toys they play with the unrealistic body-perfect measurements of the touristy childhood toy Barbie.Little girls love from Britain to Brazil love Barbie. Barbie is wiz of the best-selling toys in the world and could explain why Barbie has been accused of lay a negative stereotype for children in society. The big dilemma seems to be Barbies current figure-long legs, skinny waist, narrow hips, and ample bosom. Not only does Barbie key out what society considers attractive but She has of all snipything little girls dream of, a perfect house, figure and boyfriend, Sending a subconscious message to society If you sterilise the body you can getThe guy, the Malibu beach house, with a pink cashable in the garage. As girls grow older they put their Barbie dolls to rest and, along comes a new and more extreme age of what they are clear to new forms of media. Such as the teen magazines featuring articles about boys, salmon pink, and fashion. But They are sandwiched between glamorized advertisements for beaut y Products, messages in one case again being sent of the body perfect and lifestyle perfect Previous childhood messages of the infamous Barbie doll once again being thrusted into the faces of adolescent girls.But this time Britney Spears is the new Barbie and shes real. running game around in her skimpy crop tops and perfect start up star boyfriend she has it all, doesnt she? Young woman (under 25) are increasingly tuned in to a celebrity culture where the models and actresses bodies are considerably thinner than theyve ever been in the past, and is seductive and appealing for young girls to resist. Since these actresses, pop stars are design models for girls nation-wide, they influence the way girls think, behave, and try to look, Scary thoughtBritney whitethorn puff up be the new Barbie. Has the consequent pursuit of thinness become a new religion? And is the media responsible for low self-esteem and eating disorders? That may well be a contributing factor but inescapably it will always be down to the individual themselves. 2003 a category where there is no definite body shape or lifestyle, we should near aspire and embrace being ourselves, not want what the likes of Victoria and David Beckham have, or want Britneys perfect body.The only person that you will have to kick the bucket with all your life is you, not Posh It is important for women, including myself, to realize societys standards of what is desirable are unrealistic as well as unhealthy. So, the next time I go to the gym and stare into the full-length mirror in the womens locker room, I will accept myself for who I am. I may not be as thin as a magazine model or as attractive as a television actress, but be happy with your self as the inner beauty always shines through.