Body Image and the Media

You may know that the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show aired last night and you may have even watched it. I myself watched it like I have several times. While I enjoy the show and its entertainment, I know that some feel it presents issues of body imagine and self esteem. For example, I know some people that believe that the models in the show are unrealistic in the way that they look and that that causes a negative affect on young women's view of themselves. This may have truth, but personally I have a different experience.

I have been looking at Victoria's Secret Magazines since I was a pre-teen and have seen the fashion show for about the past five years. From the beginning I have admired the models for their beauty and bodies. In the past few years I have come to admire them for much more. Through several interviews and television appearances, as a couple examples, I have learned much more about many of these women. From what I can tell these women are intelligent, optimistic, and have a confidence that I wish all women could have. I admire them for all of of these things and more. They quite often inspire me in many different and positive ways.

Seeing the models has never made me feel like I need to starve myself or do anything else drastic and negative.

What is your stance on this topic? I am interested in other personal experiences.



Molly