Women in the Media: A Devastating Effect

For decades women have graced the pages of print media such as Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Vogue. Each of these magazines began catering to women with an interest in men, sex, and personal success. Through the years, women's magazines in the United States and Europe have become less interested with issues of personal growth and more interested in fashion advertisement. This media trend has shaped a negative and unrealistic image of women, thus creating a devastating effect on the cultural standards of an ideal female.
The average woman sees between 400 and 600 advertisements per day, mos…