Body Image

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the pressue men and boys are under to appear muscular. Researchers have seen an alarming increase in obsessive weight training and the use of anabolic steroids and dietay supplements that promise bigger muscles or more stamina for lifting.


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Regarding Body Image and Self-Esteem…

Body dissatisfaction among both men, women, girls and boys is increasing at a rapid rate. The relentless pursuit of thinness spurred on by body dissatisfactionand resulting in unhealthy dieting behaviors is considered normal behavior in today’s society. However, genetically people are intended to have a wide range of body types and sizes. To attempt to become something that we are not genetically intended to become can lead to frustration and ultimately a negative body image and lowered self-esteem.

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also caused a variety of health problems with breathing and digestion. By the 1920s, the Victorian hourglass gave way to the thin flapper who bound her breasts to achieve a washboard profile. After World War I, active lifestyles added another dimension. Energy and vitality became central and body fat was perceived to contribute to inefficiency and was seen as a sign of self-indulgence.

By the 1950s, a thin woman with a large bust line was considered most attractive. The voluptuous (size 16) Marilyn Monroe set a new standard for women who now needed to rebuild the curves they had previously tried to bind and restrain.

By the 1960s, slenderness became the most important indicator of ...

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