‘Teenage magazines present images which result in low self-esteem amongst their readers.’ Discuss.

... 'Teenage magazines present images which result in low self-esteem amongst their readers.' Discuss. In the average newsagents there are a large number of magazines which are aimed at the teenage girl market, for example J-17, Sugar and Bliss. These magazines have various factors in common. They all contain adverts for and features on fashion; they have adverts and articles for beauty products; actresses and pop stars are interviewed; they have reports by 'real-life' people and they have problem pages. The main focus of these magazines therefore is fashion, beauty and boys. Perhaps the most striking similarity is that all the models, actresses and 'real-life' people are slim, attractive, have perfect hair and complexions which are blemish free. This type of magazine is heavily criticised by many people for lowering self-esteem in their readers, but is this the case? As soon as you pick up one of these magazines the first thing that

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