#WereAllPerfect

ELA Block 3
MS.Belkov
Investigative journalism
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By Amanda Cruz

Lights, camera, action! That's the stereotypical life of an Instagram model posting flawless selfies as if it's their job, or even Snapchat addicts putting up their perfect and exciting lives for everyone to see on their stories. It could also be the stick figure, size zero models in a fashion ad in a magazine who are the definition of perfection, But is perfect too perfect?

Teens all over America struggle with self image issues because of perfection pressure by the media. First off, what is self image? Self image is the idea one has of one’s abilities, appearance, and personality. The Media can influence the ways teens see themselves by setting an unrealistic standards causing self image issues.

Self image issues can also bring depression , drug and alcohol use, self harm, bullying , and various addictions.
So what is asked is for you is to help start project #WereAllPerfect to show the world whether you're a size 2 or 20+ you're perfect in your own way. Spread the love to the world because we are different but we are united and perfect in a way.

Facts/Info gotten from:
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/01/most-models-meet-criteria-for-anorexia-size-6-is-plus-size-magazine/ http://depts.washington.edu/thmedia/view.cgi?page=fastfacts&section=bodyimage http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vivian-diller-phd/photoshop-body-image_b_891095.html