Body Image refers to a person's emotional attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of their own body. Research on 5,165 girls aged 10 - 17 in 14 countries, found that only 46% of girls globally had high body esteem, while the figure was even lower in the UK (39%). A survey of 5000 fully grown women found that 74% of women get uncomfortable when they see their bodies in the mirror. A negative body image is affecting both young girls and women. Lu, Angel and Edie have a chat about body image, Brazilian Butt Lifts and modern society's beauty standards.
"Your body isn't a temple, it's a home you'll live in forever. Take care of it." – Colin Wright.
TOPICS:
- Can you have plastic surgery and still love yourself?
- Does the media encourage a homogeneous beauty standard?
- Is there diverse representation of body types in the media?
- What makes you feel better about your body?
- A letter to our 16 year old selves.
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