er as over-weight or too curvy, but at a recent Fashion party, many onlookers were stunned to see "Beckham's jutting ribs and collarbones" that fellow guests replied, "She definitely looks like she's had a dramatic weight loss." (People, 10-18-99) These two examples plus the dozens of others I have read through my research, have allowed me to come to the conclusion that, many of Hollywood's most notable actresses and performers have become partners in the "thin is in" look in this industry. In my opinion, this is very disturbing and very dangerous for many young girls who look up to these women as "Role models." In conclusion, I hope that T.V., magazines, music videos, commercials, retail stores and other mediums realize that there are women of all different shapes and sizes, there is a higher percentage of women that are usually an average size of 12 and there is evidence that a lesser percentage of women who are a size 2 to 4. Unfortunately, it is the size 2 to 4 women who are being recognized as the "ideal" body image in our society. Furthermore, I would rather have more women like Kate Winslet, Rosie O'Donnell, Emme, and many other "average" women on the covers of popular magazines and in television. These are the "true role models" for me, the ones who promote healthy ways to lose weight, promote healthy ways to like yourself for who you are, and not promote the unhealthy "body image" that engrosses our mind...
