Content Creator: Aman Sahva Content Editor: Ratan Ravichandran Blog Designer: NIrvan Bajracharya Kate Winslet is an English actress who is recognised for portraying strong, independent women. Her talents go beyond acting, and she always has a strong presence in every film she appears in. Well, her life story is inspirational. She once said “I wasn’t the prettiest, I had been bullied at school. I was even told that I might be lucky in my acting if I was happy to settle for the fat girl’s parts. [CastingAgents] would say,’ You are just not what we are looking for, Kate’ I’d hear that a lot” Kate states, “As a child, I never once heard a woman say to me I love my body. Not my mother, my elder sister, my best friend, no one woman has ever said, I am so proud of my body. So I make sure to say it to Mia because a positive physical outlook has to start at an early age.”. Research has indicated that 87% of women and 65% of men compare their bodies to images that they consume from social and traditional media. Also in that comparison, a stunning 50% of women and 37% of men compare their bodies unfavorably. We see one snap of our friend’s holiday, one shot of our celebrity’s gym selfie, and set false expectations on our body. Isn’t that disrespectful behavior? We may not love our natural body curves, cellulite, or fat thighs but our body deserves self-acceptance and proper treatment with respect. Our body isn’t just a mass bundle to measure its value in pounds and so it’s time to unplug and rewind. To put things into perspective, an average social media user spends about 2.5 hours scrolling and commenting.Like gambling in a slot machine, the consequences of using social media are UNPREDICTABLE. The fear of missing out, comparison, expectations vs Reality are some of the most significant influences of social media that have to do with body image. Everything seems perfect in social media , from filters to heavily photoshopped images. The reality of vulnerable thoughts that lead to body shaming negatively affects our self esteem and self confidence. It’s time to brush up our brains about the fact that Images are powerful but also, images are superficial. A woman’s legacy lies in “tall, slender figures, femininity, and white skin” while a man’s legacy lies in a six-foot height, masculine body with broad shoulders, thick and defined muscles, boldness rather than cuteness. But attaining the so-called “legacy” won’t bring a great smile filled with joy in our life. 53 percent of 13-year-old American girls are unhappy with their bodies, and by the age of 17, this number has risen to 78 percent. Only 11% of girls in the world feel confident in identifying themselves as lovely. The issue is not just superficial. According to researchers, social media has sparked a new wave of body image disorders, particularly among girls and women. Models, celebrities, charming girls, and boys are frequently mistaken for having ideal and happy lifestyles. This is because not everyone is brave enough to express their actual sentiments and vulnerabilities. Cameron Russell, An American Fashion Model, one with all legacy. She openly expressed herself in her model career as “I am insecure...I am insecure because I have to think about what I look like every day.” Let’s take a look at what Lili Reinhart told us about unrealistic beauty standards and social media exposure during the Glamour 2018 Women Of the Year Summit. “Judgement and criticism have always existed, it’s just that now everyone can be a critic or judgemental and share it publicly without hesitation at the push of a button.” And she also expressed how we can bring change: “Embracing your natural beauty doesn’t exclude anyone there is no fine print, you can be naturally beautiful, so let’s celebrate each other” Justin Baldoni is a man who played great roles expressing ideal masculine figures. He might be a great asset to the film industry, besides that he has expressed his ideas of humanity beyond his appearance.He took a step forward to shatter the stereotypical notion that a guy should be tougher than sensitive. Here is what he shared about his career and personal life. “I have been pretending to be strong when I felt weak, confident when I felt insecure and tough when I was really hurt….The roles that I play don’t represent the kind of man I am in real life because most of the men I play ooze machismo, charisma, and power, and when I look in the mirror that is not how I see myself.” Even when we know that social media can influence us in every way and bring about negative perceptions into our thoughts, we can also use the same platform to rectify the problem. And it is about time to erase the common misconception that it is our body’s fault, NO! It’s our body image that has been flawed. Recognizing this fact is the first step toward accepting and embracing our bodies. Many programmes and campaigns promoting body positivity have been organised on social media. In 2019, Instagram partnered with NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association) for the #ComeAsYouAre campaign to discourage users from making unhealthy comparisons on the application. #bodypositivity #selflove #healthy #Strong are some other hashtags that help in conveying a great message to all the users. We should remind ourselves that the perfect world we see through social media platforms is presented to us through so many different filters. We can be naturally beautiful with acne or scars or cellulite or curves. Let’s accept each other and ourselves, let’s lead an enduring mindset of positive body image and build a body accepting community. We require that kind of development to bring about a better mentality and attitude. We would boost our productivity. Our self-esteem and confidence will keep rising, and we will be able to eliminate destructive stress from our bodies. We shall be one step closer to achieving mental and physical well-being. 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