A survey conducted by Teen Magazine found that 27% of the girls felt that the media pressures them to have a perfect body. Sixty nine percent of females in another study indicated that models influence their idea of the perfect body. ... These are serious consequences of the struggle to keep up with ideals set by mainstream media. ... Thanks to media exposure and the ideal of a perfect figure, the diet drug and weight loss industries are multi-billion dollar markets. ... The media has the ability to reach millions of people daily and to affect the way in which people view the world and t...

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In a recent study they found 75% of white Americans believe that there is no issue with the criminal justice system and that racism is not a problem in the world we live in today. ... A government study on discipline in public schools states that black students are three times more likely to be suspended than white students. ... The media spreads the idea that the people of color use and abuse drugs more than white people. ... The media feeds the people in racist ideas to label people by the color of their skin. Although, the media has a great influence on how we think and see things it is j...

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Marylyn Salmons study of the legal status of women in the early republic reveals that the literacy skills in the south amongst women were much lower than their northern counterparts. ... The impact of the printed media allowed women to come together In their fight for equality. Through printed media women were able to not only expose their acquired knowledge. ...

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Described in "The Governments Attempts to Control Your Access to the Net" is a very brief list of some people who have been attacked for their refusal to conform to the sexual agenda much of the media seems to adhere to. ... Even coming from a catholic school I was very aware of the mechanics around sexuality by a young age, yet even a cursory glance at what is available in the media supports this study. The spin of media is almost entirely negative in its connotation. ... Even in the case where they are not considered a success the media will never announce the sheer irresponsible c...

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I think that media has a lot to do with our associations of black with being violent and lazy, because in movies we often see black families of low income and being aggressive in many ways. ... I am studying to become an Elementary teacher and seeing evidence that teachers educate students differently based on their race, makes me want to be aware of my own unconscious biases and I want to fix them. Yes, I am sure the media has a lot to do with my biases against black people, and that is why I need to get out off my bubble and my comfort zone and get to know people from other races on a person...

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