RE: Media and Self Esteem

1.  Why do you think people are portrayed this way in the media?

I think people are portrayed this way in media because the media wants to have "attractive" people so that they can draw attention from the audience. People are more attracted to "beautiful" people so the media tries to make it so everyone is portrayed in what society thinks looks the best.

2.  How are you affected by the images you see?
Different images affect me in different ways. I am obviously drawn to images I find more attractive. However, if others find an image attractive and I do not, I still do not pay much attention.

3.  What can be done to reduce the amount of young men and women that are 

     negatively affected by these images?
To reduce the amount of young men and women who are negatively affected by these images, the media should stop digitally editing the appearance of the people or at least mention that the images were digitally edited.

4.  What would your reaction be to a magazine cover where the subject isn’t   

     all glammed up?  Is this a possible route that society should take?  Why or

     why not?
My reaction to a magazine cover where the subject isn't all glammed up depends on the picture.  I would be surprised at first but I think that it can actually make the person look better in some instances.  I think that this route is possible but not all at once. If it happens instantly then it would surprise many people. I think that a gradual change would be best in which they edit it less each time so it would not be as noticable.