Pop Culture & Body Image

Pop culture covers such a broad spectrum of different topics and issues. However, one particular area of pop culture that I find to be very interesting and important is health and body image. Entertainment articles and magazines are always either praising or criticizing a celebrity's body and health. Some issues that revolve around this topic are eating disorders and plastic surgery. Body image portrayed in the media also has an effect on the general public's perception of their own health. Some people, particularly adolescent women, may feel pressure to look like a celebrity, and this problem can have serious consequences. However, body image in pop culture also may inspire people to get fit and eat healthier. Therefore, there are pros and cons to the manners in which the media address body image. The sources I plan to use to investigate issues about body image and health in pop culture include The Huffington Post and the website of People magazine.