Unrealistic Expectations Of Women

There are many unrealistic characteristics and expectations placed on the men and women of today’s world. The main source of those beliefs stem from media outlets and social pressures. Both Susan Bordo and David Benatar explain in their writing the different pressures and discrimination that both men and women are subject to. Susan Bordo focuses mostly on the media’s influence on the behavior and attitude of modern women, while David Brodo explains the discrimination and disadvantage men face in today’s society. Bordo begins her article by describing an advertisement that praises a mother who does not eat much. She is idolized by maintaining a slim figure, for which she is deemed beautiful. The advertisement is for a meal replacement drink
Many magazine covers and billboard photos display a “perfect” women. The perfect women according to society is one who is beautiful and slim. Many magazines have been criticized for their unrealistic displays of women because of the Photoshop used to alter the original photo. Oftentimes, women in advertisements will be slimmed and have all imperfections removed. Although society believes that image to be the “perfect woman,” the image is unachievable. Society looks down on those who do not fit the mold of the “perfect woman.” The younger generation of woman are struggling to achieve those goals which leads to depression and body image issues. Body image plays a large role in the lives of all women due to the emphasis society places on looks. There is a constant struggle to keep the approval of society and media, which leads to many eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Although the media and society are beginning to point out the Photoshop and unrealistic body image, commercials and advertisements glorifying the “perfect woman” still