European Governments Taking Stand

Certain countries such as Spain are taking drastic measures to change the body image of models. In Madrid, Models with a body mass index lower than 18 are not allowed to walk down the runway. In banning such models, this showcases a more healthier role model for young girls.

Britain contrasts with Spain, in that they did not not join the band wagon of banning really skinny models. London's Fashion Week allowed very fragile looking models to walk down the runway, despite whatever influences it can have towards young teenage girls. The organizers claimed that in banning such models, they violated the rights of a designer's choice. Also, they said that its something that is not in their hands to control.

sources: http://eatingdisorders.suite101.com/article.cfm/anorexic_models

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How the media effects woman of all ages

The media effects woman of all ages in various ways. The modeling industry is just one of the industries that greatly effects the way a woman perceives herself and others. In today's fashion, many models are size 00. This isn't the norm for most woman of today; an image of a size 00 body isn't healthy for young woman. Some woman are greatly affected by the media. They would turn to unhealthy eating habits, such as bulimia or anoxia, in the hopes of looking like the models from the fashion industry.

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