Question

Marta enjoys reading magazines on beauty, fashion, and style. However, lately she has begun to compare herself to the models in these publications. She worries that the women in her favorite magazines are prettier than she is. She is particularly concerned that they may be thinner than she is, even though her BMI indicates that she has a small frame for her height. Marta has decided to start a severe diet to lose weight quickly. What are the consequences of media on body image as described in the passage? Check all that apply.
inaccurate beliefs about the body
unrealistic expectations of beauty
potential problems with poor hygiene
a realistic outlook on one's appearance
potential health risks in pursuit of beauty

Answer 1

Answer —

✧ Inaccurate beliefs about the body

✧ Unrealistic expectations of beauty

✧ Potential health risks in pursuit of beauty

Explanation —

Inaccurate beliefs about the body

In the passage, Marta is described as already having a slim frame and low Body Mass Index. This would infer that she's already slender enough for her age and weight. However, her interest in magazines have begun to morph her own view on herself.

Unrealistic expectations of beauty

Marta believes that the depictions in her magazines and the models inside show true beauty, an idea far from the truth. Beauty is subjective, and it differs from person to person. There is no true 'most beautiful person'. Her readings and thoughts on them have changed her opinion.

Potential health risks in pursuit of beauty

This option is the one most explicitly stated in the passage. Marta plans on trying a diet in order to become slimmer like those she sees, which is completely unnecessary. This choice has the potential to become very harmful to her health. Marta could develop anorexia, an emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.

This kind of scenario, albeit classic text-book, happens almost every day. Media bombards kids like you and me into thinking of the perfect body or the perfect appearance, especially to young girls like Marta. This in turn warps our whole perception of ourselves, especially to those who are really susceptive. It's depressing, really.

More media has been dedicating itself to depicting more body types. More skin tones and eyes and noses and ears and whatever! Sending the all-important message that we don't have to change ourselves to be truly beautiful.

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