Question

Monica rarely seems people on television that look like her. She was born with a prominent birthmark on her face, and she was teased quite a bit for in when she was growing up. While she is now more confident about her appearance, it bothers her that everyone she sees on television seem to have blemish-free skin. She knows that there are a lot of people like her out there, but she never sees them as the main character or the hero in the story. When she was younger, this made her think she was not attractive. What is this scenario an example of?

A)why low self-esteem is a problem

B)the role of diversity in the media

C)situations where it is best to ignore the media

D)how the media shapes body image

Answer 1

A) because Living with low self-esteem can harm your mental health and lead to problems such as depression and anxiety. You may also develop unhelpful habits, such as smoking and drinking too much, as a way of coping.

B) Diversity in media matters because it brings attention to an otherwise underrepresented community and gives a voice to the otherwise voiceless.

C) distractions should be ignored when people want to focus on a task that requires their undivided attention to fulfill a certain goal.

D) Social media can negatively affect body image by over-exposing you to "idealized" body types. While posting selfies may help body image, trying to edit out perceived flaws can be harmful. To reduce harm on social media, unfollow accounts, find a healthy community, and take breaks.