This is unattainable because the men and women in advertising, television, and movies are airbrushed to take away discoloration, bumps, wrinkles, and any other blemishes that are unappealing. ... Time magazine found that 80% of all children had dieted by the time they had reached fourth grade (Moore). ... "At any one time, fifty percent of American women are currently dieting" (mediascope.org). ... Spending money and time on trying to make one better physically, should not be as important as other things in their lives. ... Nor will a businesswoman have enough time to exercise seven days ...

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Researchers have estimated that over 60% of U.S. women are dieting at some time of the year, and the number seems to be going up(Meadow 25). ... What women need to realize is that celebrities have hair stylists, personal trainers, makeup-artists, and people that airbrush the wrinkles out for magazine covers. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Now everyone has, at one time or another, wished that they could change something about themselves. ... Barlow and Durand (1995) report that societal standards of beauty can change dramatically over time. ... At this time, the slender look was achieved through clothing styles and fashions. ... Since that time the ideal body shape for women has become gradually thinner. ... Most people of Hollywood have personal trainers, stylists, make-up artists, and people to airbrush the wrinkles and cellulite out of their magazine covers . ...

• Word Count: 2043
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• Grade Level: High School