Images+of+Beauty+in+Media

US model agent, Eileen Ford was quoted as saying, "Models do not have a negative impact on women. They have a positive impact because they set standards. Women are going to look like themselves but they will look like their best selves because models set standards. When you think you look your best, and feel your best there's an aura around you of self-confidence and self-assurance. Models do that."

At the same time, ten years ago a psychological study from UCLA found that 3 minutes spent looking at pictures of such models in magazines caused 70% of women to feel depressed, guilty, and shameful.

Dove Campaign for Real Beauty reinforces the idea that the images and ideals of beauty represented in women's magazines are harmful to people's health and self-esteem.

After you have watched the two videos, in the "Discussion" tab of this wiki answer the following questions:
 * Do you agree with Eileen Ford's quote above that media sets standards for what is beautiful and ugly?
 * How does these videos influence your opinion about women and men you see in magazines, television, and movies?
 * What other reactions (positive or negative) do you have to the videos?

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