Battles against Media s idea of The Perfect Woman
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Challenging the Media's Notion of "The Perfect Woman"
Summary
In today's world, women face intense pressure to meet the media's unrealistic standards of beauty. Many men sympathize with women, acknowledging this societal pressure. This article explores the harmful impact of media portrayals and celebrates efforts like Dove’s campaign to promote authentic beauty.
Article
The endless fight against the media's unrealistic portrayal of "The Perfect Woman" is still raging. After examining various media sources and news articles, I’ve found a glimmer of hope amidst my concerns about how women today are perceived and pressured to find their true identity.
Many men I've spoken to admit they wouldn't trade places with women in today's society, feeling empathy for the constant scrutiny women endure. They dislike how the media continuously presents an idealized image of women, making them feel uncomfortable and unsure about how to respond without seeming disloyal to their partners. While some may blame women for these perceptions, I found the men I spoke to to be genuine in their frustration.
I'm an advocate for individual choices, including prostitution and pornography, as they provide controlled outlets for natural desires. However, I strongly oppose how the media relentlessly pushes these ideals upon us. In a supposedly free society, we should have the choice to opt out of constantly being bombarded with superficial depictions of beauty?"be it through television, advertising, or music.
I encountered alarming examples of media violence against women, including TV shows depicting graphic abuse?"frightening images that have somehow become acceptable after-dinner entertainment. It’s disturbing to think that society has become more outraged by a minor slip at a football game than by violent portrayals against women. The media has effectively monetized these disturbing narratives at the expense of real women.
Yet, amidst this negativity, I discovered a refreshing campaign by Dove called "Campaign for Real Beauty." Their efforts to showcase women as they truly are stand in stark contrast to the superficiality of airbrushed models. Critics have tried to undermine this initiative by calling the authentic women in Dove's ads "civilians," revealing their desperation to maintain a declining status quo. By doing so, they essentially insult women, implying a lack of intelligence if they reject unrealistic beauty standards.
It's refreshing to see Dove challenging the media's negative influence?"an influence that profits by undermining real women's self-esteem. Some claim Dove’s campaign is merely a tactic to increase sales. Even if there's some truth to that, it offers a starting point for change. Women can regain control, harnessing media power for themselves rather than against them.
Women are often unsure about what is real due to the barrage of conflicting media messages. This confusion leads to low self-esteem and a surge in cosmetic surgeries. However, there is strength in numbers. Women are increasingly rejecting these harmful ideals. Supporting campaigns like Dove's is one way to initiate long-term change.
I have not been paid by Dove to express these views; I'm speaking for every woman affected by the negativity the media perpetuates. At WomensSelfesteem.com, we applaud Dove's efforts to highlight real beauty and encourage others to stand up for what’s true.
Stand Strong
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Dorothy Lafrinere
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