Should we change ourselves, or the world around us?

Remove every single hair? Gain the “thigh gap”? Why must we sculpt ourselves to fit in? Both females and males are increasingly becoming pressured into forming themselves into hairless, skeletal, de-personalised objects to be noticed in the judgemental society we’ve become. I don’t know about you but, for me this is a horrible worry. I, myself, fall for this pressure and wear make-up, follow fashion and dye my hair; but why should we? For personal gain or because the endless racks of media tell us we should?

Whilst researching Feminism I realised my passion; the pressures of society on humanity and media issues and how we can change this. The idea of an “ideal” person, someone people dream of becoming, is ludicrous. We aren’t robots (yet, but that’s a whole other issue). However, people still attempt to modify themselves to “fit the brief” of what the media perceive as “human”.

With the recent release of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”, Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss) has spoken about her aim to be seen as an “invincible” model for “little girls” by saying “In Hollywood, I’m obese. I’m considered a fat actress. I eat like a caveman. I’ll be the only actress that doesn’t have anorexia rumours! I’m never going to starve myself for a part. I don’t want little girls to be like, ‘Oh, I want to look like Katniss, so I’m going to skip dinner!’” Although the photo this statement has been published alongside is clearly an edited representation of her. Contradictory? Why can’t a “real” photo be published? No editing. No manipulation. No judgement. I aim to change this.

Change is being made, but it’s too slow. Through writing and support I will change the world! But, seriously, something needs to be done about this; the face of fashion needs to be hit with realisation! I must be part of the revolution, who’s with me!?


Peace out xo