{"id":130,"date":"2019-02-28T00:24:54","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T00:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freestyleacademy.rocks\/~SukieD\/?page_id=130"},"modified":"2019-05-31T18:24:37","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T18:24:37","slug":"english-iv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~SukieD\/english-iv\/","title":{"rendered":"English IV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Lyrical Essay and Image<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our English IV class was tasked with creating content that stems from a personal interview that we conduct with someone who is distinctly different from ourselves. As well as composing a lyrical essay, we were also supposed to pair it with a visual image that deepens the portrayal of our subject&#8217;s experiences, conflicts, emotions and perspectives. One thing I loved about this project was getting to understand my interviewees thoughts and feelings towards politics; a very risky and touchy subject for many. Living in California, a blue state that is considered highly liberal and not so much conservative, I decided I wanted to interview someone who had a perspective that swam upstream against the majority. My interviewee identified as a Republican and for my lyrical essay, I depicted one of the stories I was told from their perspective in a situation where they were treated unfairly because of his beliefs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red All Over<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My peripheral vision is slightly obscured, everything within is blurred to look combined. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I try to catch my breath before the sobs break through, before I let go of my decency. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My mind is baffled and my mouth is unremarkably dry from the loss of words.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She stands there, waiting for my reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;re always waiting for my reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They find it amusing to heighten the shock value, to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">give me something to swallow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They feel the need to quench their desires of controversy and confrontation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a sip, how do you feel?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you taste the terror of misjudgement? The hint of desperation?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swish it around and make sure you\u2019ve had your fill. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIsn\u2019t he like a white supremacist or something?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When she speaks, hot splashes of hatred flow like molten lava out of her mouth like a lively volcano. Her fiery head snapped in my direction as soon as the discussion was over. She had forced my head under boiling water and wouldn\u2019t recede. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I felt dizzy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightheaded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot Flashes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I felt the beaming stares from the rest of the class. Her question burned an image into my brain that I couldn\u2019t get rid of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She portrays the crimson shade so much better than I do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She stands there, waiting for my reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;re always waiting for a reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her true colors show.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can\u2019t move, I can\u2019t speak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, before I melt from her gaze, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teardrops begin to fall like a billion minuscule diamonds, small and discrete yet so heavy in weight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The droplets soothe my scorching skin. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My mouth is baffled and mind unremarkably dry from the loss of words, loss of breath. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cooling cyan soothes<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> my sizzling ruby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I reach behind me to grab the bottle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a sip, how do you feel?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.freestyleacademy.rocks\/~SukieD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.47.59-PM-300x135.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"754\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~SukieD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.47.59-PM-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~SukieD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.47.59-PM-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~SukieD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.47.59-PM-480x216.png 480w, https:\/\/freestyleacademy.rocks\/~SukieD\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.47.59-PM.png 779w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Social and Civic Responsibility Research Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sukie Dakin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Greco<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English IV<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 January 2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Media Shapes Our Culture<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media has fostered a frenzy between companies and consumers, building and contributing to a social construct that has perpetuated people to think that living and looking a particular way should be applied to everyone. And what is this social ideal that&#8217;s been implemented into our society? In order to be recognized as \u201cbeautiful\u201d or \u201cattractive\u201d, young girls and boys look to the leaders of their generation who display a lifestyle that is lusted after by many, whether it&#8217;s the expensive living situations, the lavish luxury cars, or the picture-perfect bodies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even before these social standards started becoming a trend, and before social media was used as a marketing tool, or even used at all, body dysmorphia was a prevalent social issue. Dating back to the 1800\u2019s, the first weight-loss drug was introduced during the patent medicine era. Based on thyroid extract, these drugs were referred to as \u201cfat reducers\u201d which helped to increase metabolic rate. Unfortunately, the pill had unexpected side effects, including abnormal heartbeats, weakness, chest pains, high blood pressure, and even in some cases, death. Despite these significant risks, this form of weight control was available until the 1960\u2019s. In the 1930\u2019s, Dinitrophenol became the new weight loss drug. It was shown to produce a thermogenic effect in the body, yet several accidental deaths occurred from hypothermia and other side effects like eye cataracts, severe rashes, and damaged sense of taste began to show. This contributed to new laws set by the Food and Drug Administration and use of Dinitrophenol in the U.S. was quickly terminated. In the mid-1950\u2019s, amphetamines were introduced as an appetite suppressant, after they were used for soldiers in WWII to keep them alert. Although they were effective, the risk of abuse and adverse neurological effects proved to be more significant than the value of the medication provided. Although starvation and drug-use for weight loss proved to yield results in the past, the side effects to the human body and brain were and still are too dangerous for one to execute. Now in the 21st century, many new supplements and drugs have been created, some even being natural and plant-based. Although there are many ways to lose weight healthily, some still resort to the danger of harming their bodies in order to look the way they think they should. If the need for self-validation through the numbers on the scale wasn\u2019t already enough, nowadays we have our beloved celebrities to condemn for exemplifying the lusted-after lifestyle of the rich and famous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kim Kardashian, one of the most popular \u201cinfluencers\u201d in the industry of social media, has been working towards this prominent ideal in the public eye for over a decade. She is best known for her looks and how she uses them to endorse and market products that also conform to the likes of body sculpting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Whilst she helps her 124 million instagram followers stay in shape with a multitude of sponsored posts regarding <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fittea,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a brand of detoxifying tea that the Kardashian family \u201cswears by\u201d as shown by the posts that all of the sisters have shared, Kardashian unconvincingly shares her diet endeavors that seem the least bit realistic. This is not the only instance that Kardashian has sold out to a brand and in retrospect, told her impressionable young audience that eating less and utilizing unnatural weight loss fads are the keys to a slimmer and healthier body. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another talked-about post that Kim passed on to her millions of \u00a0followers was an endorsement of a new line of appetite suppressant lollipops from Flat Tummy Co. Other celebrities, like Jameela Jamil, weighed in on the comments and questioned Kardashian as to why she was promoting the product, and accused her of encouraging eating disorders. In a promotional email sent to PEOPLE, Flat Tummy Co. said that the lollipops \u201chelp to suppress your appetite, kick your cravings, and are only 35 calories per pop.\u201d Yet, on the companies website, they state that their products are not FDA-approved. Dawn Jackson Blatner<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a registered dietitian and sports nutrition specialist, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">member of PEOPLE\u2019s Health Squad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> state<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d, \u201cNever ever should kids and teens take appetite suppressants,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd really, if anyone at any age needs an appetite suppressant it\u2019s time to take a look at what they are eating and their life stresses. Needing an appetite suppressant is only a band-aid for a diet that\u2019s not filling, not satisfying or a life that needs rebalancing.\u201d Kardashian uses her social platforms to gain recognition, and with this, she can use her power of influence to promote brands that pay her about $1 million, with a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">single<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instagram post. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accessibility of these products reflects the companies targeting, excluding people who don\u2019t fall under the umbrella of \u201cone size fits all\u201d. Companies worldwide are creating clothing items that follow the trends set forth by popular influencers and the reason this is happening is because there has been a social construct set that has made people think that living and looking a particular way should be applied to everyone, because it is seen as admirable of the popular genre. A famous example of this delirity was set forth by Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch. The fall of his career as the CEO stemmed from an interview in 2006 with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salon<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where Jeffries famously answers the question of why Abercrombie and Fitch refused to carry womens clothing over a size 10. Jeffries replies, \u201cThat&#8217;s why we hire good-looking people in our stores\u2026 Because good-looking people attract other good-looking people, and we want to market to cool, good-looking people&#8211; we don\u2019t market to anyone other than that.\u201d By saying this, Jeffries implies that people are only \u201cgood-looking\u201d when they resemble the thin build of the size zero models in the catalogues, and those above size 10 are not considered attractive and thus are not welcome to shop at this store. Although the controversy led to Jeffries issuing a public apology on May 15, 2013, the company\u2019s reputation could never be fully restored and the company decided to part ways with the then-CEO the following December.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another clothing store, popular for its trendy styles and a cult favorite for teenage girls, is Brandy Melville. It&#8217;s notorious claim to fame is the brand\u2019s policy of having all the clothing items tagged, \u201cOne size fits all\u201d, which of course is not the case. The store doesn\u2019t carry multiple sizes because they made a choice as a company to only cater to the slimmest of bodies. Clicking through the website, you see models sporting the clothing on their 5\u20197 frames and 24-inch waists, which represents only a small portion of the population. Since this brand has become so popularized, it&#8217;s hard for it to not be consumed by everyone, despite whether or not their body types fit the standards that the store has set. One high schooler named Abby Richmond took to the stores website to address her frustrations surrounding the \u201cexclusive body ideals\u201d that the promote. She said, \u201cMy problem with Brandy is that it is absolutely unaccepting of diverse body types. I have seen how horrible the store makes girls feel about their bodies, and I\u2019ve felt it myself. I\u2019ve seen my friends scroll through Brandy\u2019s Instagram feed, gaze discontentedly at the gaunt, digitally-edited models flaunting the stores cute clothes, and say, \u201cI wish I could look like them.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, our society has largely been fooled into believing that certain ideals are worth attaining, even if they lead to being ultimately unhealthy &#8211; not only physically, but mentally as well. The desire to be beautiful and adored has driven young people to harming themselves without knowing it for decades, but never before has the world seen toxic ideas entertained on the kind of scale that social media has allowed for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citations:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agliata, D. (2019). [online] Available at: https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/247839476_The_Impact_of_Media_Exposure_on_Males&#8217;_Body_Image [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link.galegroup.com. (2019). Gale &#8211; User Identification Form. [online] Available at: http:\/\/link.galegroup.com\/apps\/doc\/EJ2108101336\/SUIC?u=los42754&amp;sid=SUIC&amp;xid=a96a1336. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gottschling, M. and Irimia, R. (2019). Taxonomic revision of Rochefortia Sw. (Ehretiaceae, Boraginales).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milkie, M. (2019). [online] Melissamilkie.files.wordpress.com. Available at: https:\/\/melissamilkie.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/10\/milkiespq1999.pdf [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safronova, V. (2019). What It\u2019s Truly Like to Be a Fashion Model. [online] Nytimes.com. Available at: https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2017\/09\/05\/fashion\/models-racism-sexual-harassment-body-issues-new-york-fashion-week.html [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stice, E. and Shaw, H. (2019). Adverse Effects of the Media Portrayed Thin-Ideal on Women and Linkages to Bulimic Symptomatology.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taylor, D. (2019). The Magazine. [online] Hbr.org. Available at: https:\/\/hbr.org\/archive-toc\/BR0409 [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business.qld.gov.au. (2019). Using social media to market your business: the basics | Business Queensland. [online] Available at: https:\/\/www.business.qld.gov.au\/running-business\/marketing-sales\/marketing-promotion\/online-marketing\/social-media [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019].<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yamamiya, Y., Cash, T., Melnyk, S., Posavac, H. and Posavac, S. (2019). Women&#8217;s exposure to thin-and-beautiful media images: body image effects of media-ideal internalization and impact-reduction interventions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lyrical Essay and Image Our English IV class was tasked with creating content that stems from a personal interview that we conduct with someone who is distinctly different from ourselves. As well as composing a lyrical essay, we were also supposed to pair it with a visual image that deepens the portrayal of our subject&#8217;s experiences, conflicts, emotions and perspectives. One thing I loved about this project was getting to understand my interviewees thoughts and feelings towards politics; a very risky and touchy subject for many. Living in California, a blue state that is considered highly liberal and not so much conservative, I decided I wanted to interview someone who had a perspective that swam upstream against the majority. My interviewee identified as a Republican and for my lyrical essay, I depicted one of the stories I was told from their perspective in a situation where they were treated unfairly because of his beliefs. Red All Over My peripheral vision is slightly obscured, everything within is blurred to look combined. I try to catch my breath before the sobs break through, before I let go of my decency. My mind is baffled and my mouth is unremarkably dry from the loss of words. She stands there, waiting for my reaction. They&#8217;re always waiting for my reaction. They find it amusing to heighten the shock value, to really give me something to swallow. They feel the need to quench their desires of controversy and confrontation. Take a sip, how do you feel? Do you taste the terror of misjudgement? The hint of desperation? Swish it around and make sure you\u2019ve had your fill. \u201cIsn\u2019t he like a white supremacist or something?\u201d When she speaks, hot splashes of hatred flow like molten lava out of her mouth like a lively volcano. Her fiery head snapped in my direction as soon as the discussion was over. She had forced my head under boiling water and wouldn\u2019t recede. I felt dizzy. Lightheaded. Hot Flashes. I felt the beaming stares from the rest of the class. Her question burned an image into my brain that I couldn\u2019t get rid of. She portrays the crimson shade so much better than I do. She stands there, waiting for my reaction. They&#8217;re always waiting for a reaction. Her true colors show. I can\u2019t move, I can\u2019t speak. Then, before I melt from her gaze, I run. Teardrops begin to fall like a billion minuscule diamonds, small and discrete yet so heavy in weight. The droplets soothe my scorching skin. My mouth is baffled and mind unremarkably dry from the loss of words, loss of breath. The cooling cyan soothes my sizzling ruby. I reach behind me to grab the bottle. Take a sip, how do you feel? Social and Civic Responsibility Research Paper Sukie Dakin Mr. Greco English IV 8 January 2019 Social Media Shapes Our Culture Social media has fostered a frenzy between companies and consumers, building and contributing to a social construct that has perpetuated people to think that living and looking a particular way should be applied to everyone. And what is this social ideal that&#8217;s been implemented into our society? In order to be recognized as \u201cbeautiful\u201d or \u201cattractive\u201d, young girls and boys look to the leaders of their generation who display a lifestyle that is lusted after by many, whether it&#8217;s the expensive living situations, the lavish luxury cars, or the picture-perfect bodies. Even before these social standards started becoming a trend, and before social media was used as a marketing tool, or even used at all, body dysmorphia was a prevalent social issue. Dating back to the 1800\u2019s, the first weight-loss drug was introduced during the patent medicine era. Based on thyroid extract, these drugs were referred to as \u201cfat reducers\u201d which helped to increase metabolic rate. Unfortunately, the pill had unexpected side effects, including abnormal heartbeats, weakness, chest pains, high blood pressure, and even in some cases, death. Despite these significant risks, this form of weight control was available until the 1960\u2019s. In the 1930\u2019s, Dinitrophenol became the new weight loss drug. It was shown to produce a thermogenic effect in the body, yet several accidental deaths occurred from hypothermia and other side effects like eye cataracts, severe rashes, and damaged sense of taste began to show. This contributed to new laws set by the Food and Drug Administration and use of Dinitrophenol in the U.S. was quickly terminated. In the mid-1950\u2019s, amphetamines were introduced as an appetite suppressant, after they were used for soldiers in WWII to keep them alert. Although they were effective, the risk of abuse and adverse neurological effects proved to be more significant than the value of the medication provided. Although starvation and drug-use for weight loss proved to yield results in the past, the side effects to the human body and brain were and still are too dangerous for one to execute. Now in the 21st century, many new supplements and drugs have been created, some even being natural and plant-based. Although there are many ways to lose weight healthily, some still resort to the danger of harming their bodies in order to look the way they think they should. If the need for self-validation through the numbers on the scale wasn\u2019t already enough, nowadays we have our beloved celebrities to condemn for exemplifying the lusted-after lifestyle of the rich and famous. Kim Kardashian, one of the most popular \u201cinfluencers\u201d in the industry of social media, has been working towards this prominent ideal in the public eye for over a decade. She is best known for her looks and how she uses them to endorse and market products that also conform to the likes of body sculpting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Whilst she helps her 124 million instagram followers stay in shape with a multitude of sponsored posts regarding Fittea, a brand of detoxifying tea that the Kardashian family \u201cswears by\u201d as shown by the posts that all of the sisters have shared, Kardashian unconvincingly shares her diet endeavors that seem the least bit realistic. This is not the only instance that Kardashian has sold out to a brand and in retrospect, told her impressionable young audience that eating less and utilizing unnatural weight loss fads are the keys to a slimmer and healthier body. Another talked-about post that Kim passed on to her millions of \u00a0followers was an endorsement of a new line of appetite suppressant lollipops from Flat Tummy Co. Other celebrities, like Jameela Jamil, weighed in on the comments and questioned Kardashian as to why she was promoting the product, and accused her of encouraging eating disorders. In a promotional email sent to PEOPLE, Flat Tummy Co. said that the lollipops \u201chelp to suppress your appetite, kick your cravings, and are only 35 calories per pop.\u201d Yet, on the companies website, they state that their products are not FDA-approved. Dawn Jackson Blatner, a registered dietitian and sports nutrition specialist, and member of PEOPLE\u2019s Health Squad stated, \u201cNever ever should kids and teens take appetite suppressants,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd really, if anyone at any age needs an appetite suppressant it\u2019s time to take a look at what they are eating and their life stresses. Needing an appetite suppressant is only a band-aid for a diet that\u2019s not filling, not satisfying or a life that needs rebalancing.\u201d Kardashian uses her social platforms to gain recognition, and with this, she can use her power of influence to promote brands that pay her about $1 million, with a single Instagram post. The accessibility of these products reflects the companies targeting, excluding people who don\u2019t fall under the umbrella of \u201cone size fits all\u201d. Companies worldwide are creating clothing items that follow the trends set forth by popular influencers and the reason this is happening is because there has been a social construct set that has made people think that living and looking a particular way should be applied to everyone, because it is seen as admirable of the popular genre. A famous example of this delirity was set forth by Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch. The fall of his career as the CEO stemmed from an interview in 2006 with Salon, where Jeffries famously answers the question of why Abercrombie and Fitch refused to carry womens clothing over a size 10. Jeffries replies, \u201cThat&#8217;s why we hire good-looking people in our stores\u2026 Because good-looking people attract other good-looking people, and we want to market to cool, good-looking people&#8211; we don\u2019t market to anyone other than that.\u201d By saying this, Jeffries implies that people are only \u201cgood-looking\u201d when they resemble the thin build of the size zero models in the catalogues, and those above size 10 are not considered attractive and thus are not welcome to shop at this store. Although the controversy led to Jeffries issuing a public apology on May 15, 2013, the company\u2019s reputation could never be fully restored and the company decided to part ways with the then-CEO the following December. Another clothing store, popular for its trendy styles and a cult favorite for teenage girls, is Brandy Melville. It&#8217;s notorious claim to fame is the brand\u2019s policy of having all the clothing items tagged, \u201cOne size fits all\u201d, which of course is not the case. The store doesn\u2019t carry multiple sizes because they made a choice as a company to only cater to the slimmest of bodies. Clicking through the website, you see models sporting the clothing on their 5\u20197 frames and 24-inch waists, which represents only a small portion of the population. Since this brand has become so popularized, it&#8217;s hard for it to not be consumed by everyone, despite whether or not their body types fit the standards that the store has set. One high schooler named Abby Richmond took to the stores website to address her frustrations surrounding the \u201cexclusive body ideals\u201d that the promote. She said, \u201cMy problem with Brandy is that it is absolutely unaccepting of diverse body types. I have seen how horrible the store makes girls feel about their bodies, and I\u2019ve felt it myself. I\u2019ve seen my friends scroll through Brandy\u2019s Instagram feed, gaze discontentedly at the gaunt, digitally-edited models flaunting the stores cute clothes, and say, \u201cI wish I could look like them.\u201d All in all, our society has largely been fooled into believing that certain ideals are worth attaining, even if they lead to being ultimately unhealthy &#8211; not only physically, but mentally as well. The desire to be beautiful and adored has driven young people to harming themselves without knowing it for decades, but never before has the world seen toxic ideas entertained on the kind of scale that social media has allowed for. Citations: Agliata, D. (2019). [online] Available at: https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/247839476_The_Impact_of_Media_Exposure_on_Males&#8217;_Body_Image [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019]. Link.galegroup.com. (2019). Gale &#8211; User Identification Form. [online] Available at: http:\/\/link.galegroup.com\/apps\/doc\/EJ2108101336\/SUIC?u=los42754&amp;sid=SUIC&amp;xid=a96a1336. Accessed 19 Nov. 2018. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019]. Gottschling, M. and Irimia, R. (2019). Taxonomic revision of Rochefortia Sw. (Ehretiaceae, Boraginales). Milkie, M. (2019). [online] Melissamilkie.files.wordpress.com. Available at: https:\/\/melissamilkie.files.wordpress.com\/2018\/10\/milkiespq1999.pdf [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019]. Safronova, V. (2019). What It\u2019s Truly Like to Be a Fashion Model. [online] Nytimes.com. Available at: https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2017\/09\/05\/fashion\/models-racism-sexual-harassment-body-issues-new-york-fashion-week.html [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019]. Stice, E. and Shaw, H. (2019). Adverse Effects of the Media Portrayed Thin-Ideal on Women and Linkages to Bulimic Symptomatology. Taylor, D. (2019). The Magazine. [online] Hbr.org. 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