Topic > The Influence of Social Media - 1730

There is a certain power held through the media and it leads many to believe that all is well. The fact that women are bombarded with images of what the ideal perfect body is in fairy tales causes many to believe that this is what it should be. In the article "Body Image Warning 'Selfie'" by Helen Briggs discusses how social media is used to persuade women into thinking they are not beautiful. It states: “The focus on physical attributes can be even more dangerous on social media than on traditional media because social media participants are people we know” (Briggs). This basically means that social media is the main reason why it can alter someone's perception due to their physical appearance. It also shows that women and people will rely on something that isn't even a reliable source to justify their self-worth. That said, social media is a force to be reckoned with because of the messaging