Essay On Thin Ideal Media

One of the biggest issues with the media is “thin-ideal media.” Many American celebrities of the twenty first century are incredibly skinny. However, this is only because so many of them lose weight due to unforgiving diets and overbearing workouts. Thin-ideal media causes the majority of issues, “‘thin-ideal media’ refers to media images, shows and films that contain very thin female leads… Thin-ideal media highlights the idea that thinness is a good and desirable thing to be, even if it is to a level that is potentially damaging to a persons health” (Farrar). Females are portrayed as feminine, skinny, and ladylike on screen. Those who are not are looked down on or shamed for loving themselves. The idea of thin-ideal media does not just affect women. Men are typically portrayed unrealistically muscular and strong, and those who do not fit that model are labeled scrawny and weak. Thin-ideal media can be incredibly damaging to how a person views his or herself

The story also gives the reader a look into Ashley’s everyday life, including the lives of her friends. Larsen gets off track focusing on the personal issues of her friends. The focus was lost, “The problem is that Larsen didn’t only focus on Ashley’s ongoing weight issues but also Laura’s and Jolene’s personal struggles, which results in a clutter of different plotlines merging and occasionally overtaking each other” (Book Review: Future Perfect- Jen Larsen). Ashley’s friends Laura and Jolene are both realistic, lovable characters. Sadly, Larsen goes overboard and focuses too much on their lives. The details of the side character’s lives are touching and moving for the reader. Although the story line is messy and incoherent, the story is still helpful and entertaining. Overall, the book is helpful, enjoyable, and directly relates to body negativity and low