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Submitted by jd552 on March 2, 2006
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It is found that women are not the only one\'s dissatisfied with their appearance. A growing number of men among society are increasingly concerned with body image. Studies have found that dissatisfaction with body image among men is on the rise. Many male students are facing eating disorders in order to keep up with societies perfect body image.
We see disorders, such as \"dysmorphia\" reaching a high point within the male population. Dysmorphia focuses on a \"obsessional preoccupation\" (p.66) of ones body image. A patient suffering from this type of disorder would see a part of the body as \"ugly\". In males a certain type called muscle dysmorphia, is seen, that has come of great concern. Muscle dysmorphia is induced by an obsessive-compulsive image of ones muscle tone. With this type of disorder, one might go to great lengths to fit the image they are looking for. Going to these lengths often causes harms to the body creating damage physically and mentally (e.g. one will take steroids). When looking for answers to why this occurs research points at \"magazines, motion pictures, toys and other media.
The article gave insight to how action toys have played a part in creating negative body image. In the study, toys such as G.I. Joe figures, Star War and Star Trek characters, Superman, Spiderman, and Batman were studied, examining the evolution of the action figures throughout the years (from around the 60\'s to the 90\'s). Measurements were taken of the figures waist, chest, and biceps, showing the change in muscle tone over time.
The concern is that action toys present ideal body image setting an example that you must look like a superhuman body builder. The images portrayed exceed the level of muscle tone that can safely be achieved. These extreme measures are dangerous causing many to not eat right and take drugs. Males find that looking this way is the only way to fit within society. Although getting to this level is unsafe, the...
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