Perception of Women in Marketing The American woman of today can never be too thin or too pretty. In most cases thin equals beauty, so the present ideal is a thin, fit, radiantly healthy, young woman. In magazines filled with models, on billboards, and television, the message of what women should look like is everywhere. The presence of these images in effect shapes the image of women today. Advertising is a powerful educational force in …showed first 75 words of 558 total…

…showed last 75 words of 558 total…size, which is not true (Taylor 40). In conclusion, what is the result of this endeavor for perfection? "One out of every 4 college aged women has an eating disorder. A psychological study in 1995 found that 3 Rodriguez 3 minutes spent looking at models in a fashion magazine caused 70% of women to feel depressed, guilty and shameful (Taylor 41). Finally, the question remains...is this healthy? Is the current image for the "ideal woman" healthy for the women of America?