To be honest, our western society, feeds off of consumerism and capitalism-and what do they (elites) think sells? Their ideology of attractiveness. It is sad when, flicking the channels over and suddenly stop in shock when viewing a girl no older than nine, having her face painted with full make-up? and her ambitions in life are the petty issues of "wanting to get my teeth bleached". Is the media idea of beauty affecting us in some sort of way? i say inevitably yes. 

This question led to other hypothesises such as:

-Is the effect of the media causing increase in cosmetic surgery?

-Media’s unachievable idea of “beauty” could possibly be the cause of eating disorders among

teenagers.

-This craze of going to the gym not just for health wise but for a physical appeal