Danni Noonan - True Summary
Warner discusses the “culture of muscularity” and the negative effects it has on men’s self esteem. The culture of muscularity is the level of muscularity and attractiveness that are idealized in the media especially in advertisements. The idealized physique that advertisements show through images of muscular, shirtless men, leave men consumers feeling depressed and unsatisfied with their appearance. Finally, Warner describes the long-term effects of advertisements featuring unattainable standards for men, including dangerous behaviors such as exercising excessively, using steroids, depression, and eating disorders.
Warner, Jennifer. "Body Image -- Men." WebMD. WebMD, 7 May 2004. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
Here is a link to the article.
Warner discusses the “culture of muscularity” and the negative effects it has on men’s self esteem. The culture of muscularity is the level of muscularity and attractiveness that are idealized in the media especially in advertisements. The idealized physique that advertisements show through images of muscular, shirtless men, leave men consumers feeling depressed and unsatisfied with their appearance. Finally, Warner describes the long-term effects of advertisements featuring unattainable standards for men, including dangerous behaviors such as exercising excessively, using steroids, depression, and eating disorders.
Warner, Jennifer. "Body Image -- Men." WebMD. WebMD, 7 May 2004. Web. 21 Oct. 2015.
Here is a link to the article.