Face the Fact Body Images in the Media “Mirror mirror on the wall who is the fairest one of all?” Societies standards for body shape and the importance of beauty is promoted by various media. The media links beauty to symbols of happiness, love and success for women. Media portrays these images as achievable and real. Until women accept their body image, they will continue to measure themselves against societies “perfect image.” Media representations of …showed first 75 words of 637 total…

…showed last 75 words of 637 total…towards a “perfect” image. Media covers their negative images with slogans that many people will find appealing. Media’s images of women have a negative impact on self-esteem and subconsciously sets them back. There will always be someone more “beautiful” if women compare themselves to the inhuman images portrayed in media. Women should feel confidant about who they are. “You oh Queen are fair T’s true, but Snow White is far fairer than you.”