The essay that I have decided to anaylze is "One Picture Is Worth a Thousand Diets." I have decided to do my first essay on this text because it makes numerous strong points that are interesting to consider. The author is W Charisse Goodman. Goodman talks about how the media portrays and treats bigger women. I thought this essay would be perfect because in class we have had several discussions on how the media has affected the US and other countries. This text also contrasts the differences in how large men versus large women are perceived.
The article has evidence from magazines, movies, newspapers, television, personal ads, and books to support claims.
I am interested in writing this essay because it discusses things that are in our culture today. Goodman does seem to express personal opinions and it is easy for me to disagree or agree with her. This article expresses some points that many would rather keep to themselves and not discuss. It also shows how stereotypical the media has become today. This article is sad because it is hard to believe how true everything is.
I believe that this essay will be a lot easier to write because it is something that I am interested in and chose to write about. I feel as if the author does great at expressing her main points.
In response to this article, I do feel as if the media is judgmental when it comes to women versus men. Women are looked at as fat and ugly while men are looked at as big or muscular. Women are judged more on their body type rather than their personality. I think that Hollywood does put forth certain restrictions on roles when they are casting and I feel as if it is harder for bigger women to fit those roles. However, there are several new shows on television that are treating bigger women as special and unique.
I think that it is horrible that the US has such a high rate for obesity. I wish that there was more that could be done to broadcast and publicize the negative effects of being overweight and big. I do not agree with everyone being super skinny, but I also do not agree with anyone being seriously overweight. I just wish everyone could be at peace with who they were on the inside and the outside.
The article has evidence from magazines, movies, newspapers, television, personal ads, and books to support claims.
I am interested in writing this essay because it discusses things that are in our culture today. Goodman does seem to express personal opinions and it is easy for me to disagree or agree with her. This article expresses some points that many would rather keep to themselves and not discuss. It also shows how stereotypical the media has become today. This article is sad because it is hard to believe how true everything is.
I believe that this essay will be a lot easier to write because it is something that I am interested in and chose to write about. I feel as if the author does great at expressing her main points.
In response to this article, I do feel as if the media is judgmental when it comes to women versus men. Women are looked at as fat and ugly while men are looked at as big or muscular. Women are judged more on their body type rather than their personality. I think that Hollywood does put forth certain restrictions on roles when they are casting and I feel as if it is harder for bigger women to fit those roles. However, there are several new shows on television that are treating bigger women as special and unique.
I think that it is horrible that the US has such a high rate for obesity. I wish that there was more that could be done to broadcast and publicize the negative effects of being overweight and big. I do not agree with everyone being super skinny, but I also do not agree with anyone being seriously overweight. I just wish everyone could be at peace with who they were on the inside and the outside.
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