Saturday, November 04, 2006

The influence of media on female viewers
New definition of Beauty
Introduction: Women in today’s society are influenced by various avenues, like advertisement, TV commercials and magazines. From them, most models almost convey the same message, “You can also become the one if you do.” These causes the women have new concept of beauty and try hard to imitate those models.
Thesis Statement: The commercials, advertisements and magazines always emphasize the importance of fashion; however, it may result in losing our confidence. This has huge effects on women’s life and we should reduce those negative to affect us.
I. Definition of beauty from the media
1. Sources from advertisement, TV commercials and magazines
2. The importance of this fashion news
II. Definition and values of beauty from common people
1. Via family, close friends, and other relational persons.
2. Especially from men point of vie
a. Women try to make perfect image and appearance to attract the men
III. Examples of Media emphasize on women’s beauty
1. Entertainment Program- “I Guess”(我猜)
a. Reflect on how general women should look like
b. Hold several kinds of beauty contests.
2. Magazines:
a. Show how to be perfect women
b. Our illusion of ideal beauty
1. Exaggerated concern with physical appearance (McCracken)
2. Provide samples and teach the reader to handle ourselves.
3. Encourage girl to become sex object
IV. The negative effects of media
1. Eating disorders
2. Depression
Conclusion

So far I have no idea what conclusion I want to make, but probably I'll change my topic again. Coz I'm still interested in linguistics. And my previous topic is "Is it contradictory to study English and Japanese at the same time?" This is a research for myself. HAHA