Stereotypes: An Analysis Of Glamour Magazine

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1. My initial response was, sadly, not to be very positive. I questioned why this photo was in Glamour magazine. It didn't seem like the type. This photo does not depict a perfect human being. I thought this may be some sort of before and after photo. But no, the women looked happy! Maybe this was something made by a company like BuzzFeed to promote body positivity? I did not think this was ‘unattractive’ or a big deal. I did think it was realistic. I was put off by the words ‘Glamour magazine’. This photo was not up to par with them. The picture and those words did not fit together. I had this reaction because I have grown up in a world where it is 100% normal to have photoshopped women in all the magazines. Anything else is alternative.
2. This photo is very different from what you would typically see in a fashion beauty or lifestyle magazine. This woman does not have the …show more content…

I don't know how much I love this photo. I agree with the critics who say it was just added to generate a wave emotion in the readers. They were looking to cause sales to grow. The photo cause of strong reactions as it was completely out of the norm. It was something that people haven't seen before and weren't expecting to see anytime soon. Even the plus-size models that are generally shown, are photoshopped and airbrushed to look flawless, even if they are bigger. (Removing cellulite, stretch marks, any extra lump or bump, discoloration). I think it is important for magazines to show photos of all different colors, shapes, and sizes. Even from a business perspective, it makes sense. People who buy magazines want something they identify with. Nowadays, people want to see all different types of bodies in magazines. If that's what the customer wants, it will likely make sales go up. It will take a long time before plus size models are put into spreads that are not devoted especially for them. Even if they start showing up in mainstream fashion media, they are generally given their own

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