Everyone Is Special in Their Own Unique and Individual Way

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Individuality is meant to let individuals express their true nature. Not to be tainted by society. Individualism is one’s thought that his/her life belongs to him and only him. He believes he has to right to live the way he wants. As Alfred Maurice has once stated, “Individual’s life belongs to him and that he has unalienable rights to live as he sees fit” (Maurice 406). Individuals tend to have their own style, a style in which separates them from the crowd. Their style may be shown through their appearance, opinions, and behavior. In reference to Alfred Maurice, “Each has his own body, mind, and life” (Maurice 406). Many individuals are ignored due to their choice of differentiating themselves from others.
The negative effects digital media has on society. Media broadcasts the ‘skinny type’ to be extremely favorable. Most models are either a size 0 or anorexic. Movies like ‘Shrek’ portray the ‘ugly princess’ as fat while the ‘pretty princess’ is skinny and extremely feminine. According to the ‘National eating disorder association’, “the number of incidences of Bulimia has tripled in number” (2009). Most of the cases were due to body dissatisfaction. Body dissatisfaction is the term used to express the feelings of not being satisfied with one’s body. Grabe Hyde and Ward state that “approximately 50% of girls and undergraduate woman experience body dissatisfaction” (Grabe, Hyde, & Ward, 2008).
Disorders such as Anorexia, are common among teens and young adults. The girls put themselves on extreme diets and measure themselves quite frequently. There are specific medical treatments for anorexia due to its commonness. Magazines pictures are now being photo-shopped in order to hide the ribs of models and make them seem more ‘healthy...

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