Pursuit Of Perfection

As I reviewed all of the subjects I could focus on for my final project, I hoped to find a topic that I was not only interested in learning more about, but also, one that I had been personally affected by. I have decided to write a research paper on women’s health and body image. The impractical pursuit of perfection is the cause of much unnecessary pain in the world of both females and males. Society, particularly the media, has created unrealistic standards of how women should look, dress, act, etc. Attempting to resemble the Photoshopped models women constantly see in magazines or on billboards often results in severe mental and physical health issues, especially in young, more impressionable girls. Although the media plays a prominent and

undeniable role in the skewed perceptions many women have of their bodies, the familial and romantic relationships women share with men can affect the way women perceive themselves, as well. I want to exam the psychological disturbances women experience when they are a part of sexist environments and relationships. Then, I want to inspect how overtly sexist environments and relationships can also lead to distorted self-image. Several of my friends suffered from eating disorders. Unfortunately, most girls, myself included, are unable to say they feel confident about their appearance. By further inspecting the factors that contribute to many women’s distorted body images and health issues, I hope to learn self-love and help teach others how to look at themselves, despite their flaws, with positivity and happiness.