It is no secret that the media plays a large role in the modern American society. The influence of models and entertainers on teenagers seems to be at an all time high. Unfortunately, the media has also created a world of unrealistic standards, and expectations for what "beauty" is considered to be. Body image is a major topic of controversy from the entertainment aspect of American culture. Media has become such a priority in life, that it is extremely common to witness the younger generations considering entertainers as role models, as opposed to humanitarians and scientists who have actually impacted the well being of this world. It is no surprise that people have developed an obsession with matching the measurements of what the their "idols" body image is. This obsession has led to the development of millions of teens suffering from eating disorders such as Bulimia and Anorexia, simply because Hollywood portrays an image of beauty that is unrealistic and extremely narrow minded. I personally find it disappointing that American culture has somewhat shifted from admiring the beauty of the mind to admiring the "beauty" of the body. Has the entertainment industry somewhat tainted modern American culture permanently? It seems that enough is never truly enough. This epidemic has been fatal for many innocent young Americans and it would be a shame to see this continue with increasing severity.
