A Critical Analysis of the Representation of Female Body Image in Women Magazines


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Author: Asheida Charles ISBN: 9783668125445
Publisher: GRIN Verlag Publication: January 14, 2016
Imprint: GRIN Verlag Language: English
Author: Asheida Charles
ISBN: 9783668125445
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Publication: January 14, 2016
Imprint: GRIN Verlag
Language: English

Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Communications - Mass Media, grade: 94%, Communication University of China (Institute of Communication Studies), course: Theories of Communication, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine and criticize the representation of female body image by mass media. For decades the bodies of women have been tailored to highlight products and services by advertisers and owners of the media as a means of generating capital gains. This tailoring, has led to what many have come to accept as the 'ideal image of beauty' that every woman should endeavor to achieve. This paper continues the discussion on a topic that is widely and frequently discussed. The theoretical framework that this paper employs is based on one of the most applauded theory in communication studies; The Political Economy of Communication and Media theory, which was first coined by Dallas William Smythe. This theory is pertinent to understand the presence of the commercial forces behind creating and maintaining this ideal body image, particularly by advertisers in mass media. The form of mass media that this paper concentrates on is women's magazine, with specific focus on advertisements regarding beauty and cosmetic products/services. Additionally, case studies in the US and China are used to depict the influence mass media representation of female body image on women.

I am an academic enthusiast from Grenada, a small island in the Caribbean. In 2010, I graduated from St. George's University with a bachelor of science degree in marketing. In 2015, I graduated with a master of arts degree in international communication from Communication University of China. I believe in the power of education. Coming from humble beginnings, I knew there was only one way out and that was through education. I have empowered myself through learning, experience and the eagerness to achieve. On the personal or cultural side, I have been crowned Miss Grenada National Carnival Queen 2008 and Miss Carival 2009. I've participated in seven beauty pageants, my participation has boost my self confidence, self esteem and has filled me with humility. In the future I will embark on pursuing my PhD in media studies/communication. In terms of the career path, I am interested in academia and as such I will like to be a professor/lecturer/teacher. I know that there is a rewarding satisfaction in sharing knowledge while learning from others and helping them with the journey towards success, I will like to be a part of that movement.

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Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject Communications - Mass Media, grade: 94%, Communication University of China (Institute of Communication Studies), course: Theories of Communication, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine and criticize the representation of female body image by mass media. For decades the bodies of women have been tailored to highlight products and services by advertisers and owners of the media as a means of generating capital gains. This tailoring, has led to what many have come to accept as the 'ideal image of beauty' that every woman should endeavor to achieve. This paper continues the discussion on a topic that is widely and frequently discussed. The theoretical framework that this paper employs is based on one of the most applauded theory in communication studies; The Political Economy of Communication and Media theory, which was first coined by Dallas William Smythe. This theory is pertinent to understand the presence of the commercial forces behind creating and maintaining this ideal body image, particularly by advertisers in mass media. The form of mass media that this paper concentrates on is women's magazine, with specific focus on advertisements regarding beauty and cosmetic products/services. Additionally, case studies in the US and China are used to depict the influence mass media representation of female body image on women.

I am an academic enthusiast from Grenada, a small island in the Caribbean. In 2010, I graduated from St. George's University with a bachelor of science degree in marketing. In 2015, I graduated with a master of arts degree in international communication from Communication University of China. I believe in the power of education. Coming from humble beginnings, I knew there was only one way out and that was through education. I have empowered myself through learning, experience and the eagerness to achieve. On the personal or cultural side, I have been crowned Miss Grenada National Carnival Queen 2008 and Miss Carival 2009. I've participated in seven beauty pageants, my participation has boost my self confidence, self esteem and has filled me with humility. In the future I will embark on pursuing my PhD in media studies/communication. In terms of the career path, I am interested in academia and as such I will like to be a professor/lecturer/teacher. I know that there is a rewarding satisfaction in sharing knowledge while learning from others and helping them with the journey towards success, I will like to be a part of that movement.

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