There are many sitcoms and dramas aired to the public on a daily basis. Many have taken note that the lead actresses for these shows are very thin. ... After viewing a show like this, a show that has a thin and successful lead actress, some think the message sent out is that in order to be successful, one must also be extremely thin. ... Twiggy's entrance into the fashion scene is what brought about a change in the way women were looked at. ... Women like this become role models for many girls who fall into the realm of sports. ...

• Word Count: 2035
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Walking into McComas Hall for the very first time can be deceptive. ... Stepping into McComas past the glass sliding doors into the cool air-conditioned building, most gym goers make their way down the long hallway slightly to the left walking and chatting with their friends. ... Little things such as the air conditioning and the overall aesthetic appeal make it a more attractive place to be especially for the girls. "War just feels older at outdated and it's not a big deal but there's no air conditioning. ... Our society's standards of beauty currently dictates that women...

• Word Count: 2003
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

You are born crying into a blaze of bright lights. ... Boys tend to get more into video games like Nintendo and Gameboy. ... As one of my professors once said, "In a family, the man is the gasoline in the car and the women is air freshener." ... But for no apparent reason there is an attractive thin woman with long blonde hair on the show. ...

• Word Count: 1554
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School