It sounds like a cliche, but it's true: the media makes us hate ourselves because of the "perfect" women who are paraded in front of us consciously and subconsciously everywhere we look. It makes men have poor misconceptions of women, too, and that can have consequences for us. When I was a teen, my father told me I "needed to get my gut under control" (looking back, it was so not true). From that point on, I had an unhealthy perception of myself and thought I was fat, when I was not. I was mortified walking across my college campus because I erroneously believed I was a whale, when I was not. Years later (and pounds heavier), I have finally come to accept myself and love my body for what it is. I am more confident than ever now, but I still really resent the things my father said to me as a kid. It was hurtful, and I wonder if his views were tainted by the media just as much as women's views of themselves are. Women, love yourselves! You are all beautiful, especially the big and beautiful girls.
2006-10-14 11:51:13
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answered by nido_tr3s 5
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For decades advertising has been telling us what is attractive. That goes for everything. Tool sets and drugs are even packaged to be attractive. Did you ever notice the curve of an old Coca-cola bottle? A recent study has shown that an increasing number of men are dissatisfied with their bodies. It is believed that this is due to the advertising showing what a man should look like. If this is true, then it shows that men have the same psychological vulnerabilities as women regarding self-image. Personally, I believe it. There is also a study of how the introduction of television is influencing cultures such as in India where it is fairly recent in homes though not in the country itself.
2006-10-14 12:01:20
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answered by Jack 7
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relies upon on human beings's possibilities, some think of its warm, some dont. yet heavily I dont think of girls will hate bodybuilders in any respect. on your subject its in all probability your length or place that cramps her right into a fashion she feels very uncomfortable, thats why she cant accomodate you because of fact she cant pass or rejoice with in any respect. Your female pal coming near actual doesnt ability she hate you as a bodybuilder, yet she's offering a answer for the two you and her to rejoice with as much as achieveable. If she quite does hate you as a bodybuilder, she could have not even reported to proceed and pass on actual in any respect or wont even commence inthe first place. thus, i could say she cares approximately you lots. Its reliable which you will ask your self how your important different thinks, yet its additionally important to correctly known how your important different thinks.
2016-10-19 09:57:44
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answered by Anonymous
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its simple u see something that u don't have and to you it looks fab adn hip modern flashy and upbeat u WANT it so much (the grass is greener on the other side of the fence) same with EVERTHING else in teh world u don't have it u like it it looks good suddenly u want it if u buy it or "get" it something else new comes along and u want that instead thats how our economy holds up want and need or supply and demand
2006-10-14 12:13:27
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answered by Anonymous
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i'm not really insecure about my body or anything. i used to be because i thought i was underweight.. but now i'm fine with everything. i look more like paris hilton.. (not a blonde though) because i'm tall, skinny, and have long legs. but yeah i agree with you.
2006-10-14 11:50:32
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answered by Shelby 3
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I don't know the answer to that, but I have the Beyonce' booty and I love it. I'm very proud of my curves. I embrace them.
2006-10-14 11:47:45
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answered by sweet 2
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Because they compare themselfs to other people who theyll never be able to look like. Which is really sad, people should just be glad their individuals whos looks unique.
2006-10-14 12:52:17
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answered by Diana 3
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but the media says the thin woman is better than me.
Im not beautiful and all I want is to be beautiful.
2006-10-14 11:42:49
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answered by Anonymous
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The media tells people what they should be, even though they should only be themselves.
2006-10-14 13:15:12
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answered by The Logophile 3
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Well. I'm not insecure. I could really care less about what anyone thought of me.
If i'm fat, well, then i'm fat, and if people think i'm thin, then good for them.
2006-10-14 11:48:10
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answered by T.L. 4
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