These days the media is always watching what today's young stars are doing, but look what fame is doing to them. Paparazzi waiting at their doors, anticipating for them to slip up, make the slightest mistake, or say the stupidest little thing. Look what fame has done to so many past stars, but as they say, "The fame kills." Some end up in very bad shape by using drugs, alcohol, and many others. But why? Girls today are fixating on their flaws, causing them to belittle themselves and even take destuctive action. The onslaught of messages and images they constantly recieve sets an unrealistic standard of beauty. The "Dove Campaigne for Real Beauty" is partnering with the entertainment industry to address this issue by giving girls a reality check educating them about what images are real versus Holllywood magic. Take "American Idol" for example, what most people base their votes on is if they look like the usual boy-band/girl-band type of singer. To them it doesn't matter if you look "unique," you always have to have that kind of "popstar look." Even if they don't even sing well." It is or responsibility to make sure that everyone fells good about themselves. We are called to help the children in need, whether that means physically or psychologically.
http://www.sjc.edu/jarzt/commentary_karen.htm
- Brittany
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