Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Body Image - What is it, and what causes it?

February 1st, 2011

I am pleased to announce that the first topic of the month is "Body Image - What is it, and what causes it?" So to begin let's answer the basics of this question.

BODY IMAGE

What is it? Body image is the way you perceive yourself, and how you think others perceive you. Although body image is typically thought of being a physical thing, such as the way one views their physical being, it is also primarily mental.

What causes it? Since body image is basically the perception of oneself, it can be influenced by any outside force. Examples of these forces, or at least the ones that will be discussed during February, are the media, family, and friends. Under the categorie of magazines are the following subjects: magazines, television programs, websites, music, celebrities, etc.

To kick off our topic, here's an article I found at teenvogue.com. It's an article that displays the thoughts of teenage girls on body image: Go Figure

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