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The idea of the 'ideal body' has been around for a long time. In ancient times, people thought that being strong and fit was the best way to look. As time went on, fashion and media started showing skinny models as the 'perfect' look for women and muscular bodies as 'perfect' for men.

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Reasons Behind Our Body Image Perceptions

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Reasons Behind Our Body Image Perceptions

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We often think we should look a certain way because of what we see in media. Advertisements, movies, and social media show us images of people who look 'perfect,' and we start to believe that we need to look like them to be happy or successful.

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The images we see in media are controlled by advertising companies, media corporations, and social media influencers. These groups decide what gets shown to the public and often choose to show 'perfect' body types to sell products or attract viewers.

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This model looks very thin, which is often seen as the "perfect" body in magazines.

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Actresses in movies usually have flawless skin and perfect bodies.

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Social media influencers often show off their toned bodies and healthy lifestyles."

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Advertisements use slim models to sell products.

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This is how most girls look in real life, wearing comfortable clothes and without heavy makeup.

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Real life isn’t always about looking perfect; it’s about having fun.

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Real people are active and have different body types.

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People come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s normal

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Movies often show men with big muscles as heroes.

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Fashion ads usually feature very fit and stylish men.

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Fitness influencers show off their workouts and muscular bodies.

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Sports magazines highlight athletes with strong, muscular builds.

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Most boys don’t have big muscles and wear regular clothes.

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Real people enjoy hobbies like gaming and don’t always look like models.

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Real athletes come in all shapes and sizes.

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Real life is about spending time with friends and being yourself.

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Citations!!

For media images of females, I referred to the following sources:

1. The Skinnygirl Dish

2. Hello Travel - Most Beautiful Actresses in the World

3. YouTube - Brooke Monk

4. AI Image Generator - Stylish Teenage Girl

For media images of males, I used these sources:

1. Giselle Yar Shop

2. OTS Magazine - Hansel Tran

3. YouTube Video

4. NY Daily News - Male Athletes

For real-life images of females, I found sources at:

1. AI Image Generator - Stylish Teenage Girl

2. Source 2

3. YouWorkForThem - Best Friends Hanging Out

4. Life Unstill - Extended Family

For real-life images of males, I referred to:

1. Adobe Stock - Young Caucasian Boy

2. ABC News - Video Game Addiction

3. Syracuse - High School Sports

4. Adobe Stock - Friendship