Does media help reinforce peoples negative perception of their own bodies?

[Powell-Peralta78]

I had been made fun of for being chubby when I was younger and even how I looked. I have since then filled out much better but I still do not feel it is enough. Anytime I see an advertisement for the majority of products the man and/or woman are very attractive and have bodies that have been altered digitally most of the time. Do you believe this has created a negative perception in people of their own bodies for both men and women?

[Mikebr25]

Absolutely does!
You be you and don't worry about what unrealistic artificial mold the man tells you is attractive or worthy!

It's BS and you're amazing in your own way.

[Outofthegrey]

Seeing as we've lost all shame, I hope so.

"Healthy at every size"

You've got to be kidding me. Someone should send them the definition of "healthy".

[Anonymous]

of course it does.

[KDA20]

Yes I totally agree with your theory.

[Klaatu51]

yes... ESPECIALLY female bodies ';)