Culture and eating disorders: examining different perspectives
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When it comes to eating disorders, trying to find one explanation for why they occur is somewhat impossible. The fact is there are countless variables as to why a person could be diagnosed with one.
Here we unravel the connection between culture and eating disorders. From societal norms to personal struggles, we’ll journey through diverse perspectives, seeking a deeper understanding of eating disorders to promote empathy and effective solutions.
Image editing in the media
Ah Photoshop. A great invention, but wow, the ultimate catfish tool. Many pictures online and in magazines are edited to make bodies look perfect, and this makes it hard for people to feel good about their own bodies. Women’s health magazines, which should focus on real health, often show edited photos that set an unrealistic standard of beauty.
A study revealed that women’s health magazines in Western culture extensively emphasise themes of weight loss and the pursuit of an ‘ideal’ body. Out of 31 examined issues,...
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