Beauty at Any Cost
This booklet, released by the YWCA, details the consequences of women and girls who try to fit into society's mold of beauty standards. For more than 150 years, the YWCA has spoken out and taken action on behalf of women and girls. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
The Beauty Ideal
This report, written by Aimee Nicole Hoffmann, a student at the University of Maine, describes the harmful effects of media exposure to young children. Hoffmann highlights the massive impact that the media has on younger generations and how the influence of media can shape their lives.