Caroline Heldman's Out-Of-Body Image

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In today's society females aren't depicted respectfully. In the media, women are constantly sexual and almost nude and that is what is "ordinary." If a female is completely dressed or not sexual, she's viewed as strange or unattractive. Our sexuality is the media's primary device however sadly it is not a positive and courteous presentation of females. This relates with what Caroline Heldman says in her piece called "Out-of-Body Image." Heldman states that "on an average day, you may see advertisements including a nude lady's body enticing viewers to purchase and electronic device, breast that are slightly exposed just to advertise and sell fishing equipment, or the butt of a woman – wearing a thong – being utilized to sell athletic wear" (p.
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