“Students, particularly women, who consume more traditional media, place greater importance on sexiness and overall appearance than those who do not consume as much” (“11 Facts About 'body image' 1) . Under pressure, it may seem easy for someone to turn to substances to get that body they've always wanted. It can also be very overwhelming for some, they may feel pressured into thinking they have to be a certain weight or look a certain way. These thoughts are put there by the images and messages that the media sends to viewers and readers. Viewers see these gorgeous models overly dressed up with their perfect bodies, makeup and tiny waists and start thinking how much they wish they looked like that. Most of these patterns are displayed in a sexual manner and that is why young adolescents are likely to engage in early sexual activities. Works CitedEdut, Ophira, eds. Goodbye, Barbie. England: Publishers Group West, 1998. Print.Grogan, Sarah. Body image. London: Routledge, 1999. Print.Hesse-Biber, Sharlene. Am I already skinny enough? New York: Oxford University, 1996. Print.Parks, Peggy J. “Current Issues: Online Social Networks.” Current issues: online social networking. 2011: np Researcher on SIRS issues. Network. March 30, 2014.Presnell, Katherine, et al. “Body Dissatisfaction in Adolescent Females and Males: Risk and Resilience” Prevention Researcher Integrated Research Services, Inc., Vol. 14, no. 3. September 2007: 3-6. SIRS Problem Researcher. Network. March 30
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