1. Eating Disorders and the Media
"In America it is more acceptable to be a drug addict than it is to be fat," these are the words of the formerly overweight member, Carnie Wilson; of the singing group Wilson Philips. ... Yet, the question still remains, what are the causes and factors contributing to this destructive behavior, and what kind of impact is the media contributing to these problems (Pipher 1995)? ... Also, being in an unfamiliar place, social acceptance is a major issue and also another key in eating disorders. ... Mary Bray Pipher found that many anorexics and bulimic hold fears similar to those with social ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate