An Unattainable Beauty

 What does the American society consider feminine and attractive? Well the basic attributes would be tall, long-legged, very slender, and large breasted.
What is the epitome of these physical qualities?

VICTORIA'S SECERET MODELS!

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These women are prime examples of the stereotype of modern feminine beauty and sex appeal.  Like so many other advertisments and photos featuring them, both of these photos have been retouched.  These advertisments featuring these women have significantly altered  our cultural view on what is considered feminine and desireable. This physical stereotype is unattainable to a majority of the women in America. However, they will endlessly strive to look like this in hopes of attracting men. 

In some cases.....this cultural standard and emphasis on an unattainable feminine beauty can cause eating disorders....

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Anorexia is the third most chronic illness among adolescents.

It is estimated that 7 million American women have an eating disorder.

80% of 13 year olds have attempted to lose weight.
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Just how far is the current generation of American women willing to go to reach an unattainable and unrealistic standard to feminine thinness and beauty?