The Media's Negative Impact On Young Women

Hungarian swimmer, Katinka Hosszú, won a gold medal in the 400-meter individual medley at the 2016 Rio Olympic games, her husband was credited in the news outlets. Hosszú's name wasn't even mentioned in the title. This is one of the many ways women are portrayed negatively or falsely in the media and this leaves a damaging effect on young women of all ages.The portrayal of women in the media has a negative impact on young girls because it creates a false image and limited standards. To begin with, the portrayal of women in the media has a negative impact on young girls because it creates a false image.For instance, it is way too common for young girls to feel insecure. Many young women are not pleased with themselves wether it's their intellect or physical attributes. They often feel as if they can't live up to the image that society has created for them due. In fact, this particular due to how media forces the ideal standard of women in films, tv shows and magazines. Almost every magazine outlet photoshops their models to fix what society perceives as imperfections. In most films and tv shows, bigger girls are portrayed as less attractive and smart girls are portrayed as undesirable. Clearly, based on these factual observations the way the media portrays women negatively impacts young girls.
For example, films make women out to be one or the other. It's very rare where a strong hardworking business women in a movie is depicted as amusing and fun. Also, it is very rare to see a free spirited women who also has a strong work ethic and isn't dependent on a man. A lot of young girls feel like they woman can't be both. A woman can be anything they choose to be as long as it's beneficial to their health and happiness. This furthermore explains the negative impact the media has on young women in today's