MLA Citation
Zimmerman, Jill S. An Image to Heal, vol. 57, American Humanist Association, Washington,
D.C, 1997.
Summary:
This article discusses how women need to overcome the challenge of negatively hurting themselves with their own self evaluations and judgements by having in mind the image of being slim which is often taken m the image that fashion models are people who are considered perfect. But with the idea of women and girls comparing themselves with models brings consequences of developing eating disorders.
Quotation:
“Time and time again, I hear this confession in the conversations I have with young women. They want to look good in a bathing suit. They want a tight butt. They go on diets and work-out every day. They're never thin enough, so they go to unnatural extremes. All they really want is to feel good about themselves in a sea of doubt and turmoil encouraged by a multi-billion-dollar-a-year beauty industry. And they think the panacea is to look like a supermodel: perfectly thin, tall, sculpted, and commanding - our cultural epitome of feminine success” (p 2).
Analysis:
Accepting our own natural bodies and not letting the fashion industry get into our minds of being perfect should be one of the main aspects that us as women …show more content…
This information appears valid and well-research as it gives information and an insight on the expert's field of study, This source has information from other sources which helps back up his claim. The author of this article, Jill S. Zimmerman is the author of several articles on women, the media, and body image. His articles have been printed in many magazines and books like on Perspectives on Women's’ Health. This article is easy to read and the main points are easily
Zimmerman, Jill S. An Image to Heal, vol. 57, American Humanist Association, Washington,
D.C, 1997.
Summary:
This article discusses how women need to overcome the challenge of negatively hurting themselves with their own self evaluations and judgements by having in mind the image of being slim which is often taken m the image that fashion models are people who are considered perfect. But with the idea of women and girls comparing themselves with models brings consequences of developing eating disorders.
Quotation:
“Time and time again, I hear this confession in the conversations I have with young women. They want to look good in a bathing suit. They want a tight butt. They go on diets and work-out every day. They're never thin enough, so they go to unnatural extremes. All they really want is to feel good about themselves in a sea of doubt and turmoil encouraged by a multi-billion-dollar-a-year beauty industry. And they think the panacea is to look like a supermodel: perfectly thin, tall, sculpted, and commanding - our cultural epitome of feminine success” (p 2).
Analysis:
Accepting our own natural bodies and not letting the fashion industry get into our minds of being perfect should be one of the main aspects that us as women …show more content…
This information appears valid and well-research as it gives information and an insight on the expert's field of study, This source has information from other sources which helps back up his claim. The author of this article, Jill S. Zimmerman is the author of several articles on women, the media, and body image. His articles have been printed in many magazines and books like on Perspectives on Women's’ Health. This article is easy to read and the main points are easily