This quote presents a dilemma because the year this happened was in the 1800’s, and with no substantial evidence of advertisement, there was no need for girls to feel insecure but Lipkin fails to acknowledge that it’s human nature to be drawn to something appealing. She’s so focused on blaming the media that she glosses over the aspect that the majority of girls can choose not to be affected such as the case with Ashlee“I just don’t understand shaving every day” (Lipkin 596) Here is the proof that not all girls are affected the so-called “standards” that society dictates one should live and die
This quote presents a dilemma because the year this happened was in the 1800’s, and with no substantial evidence of advertisement, there was no need for girls to feel insecure but Lipkin fails to acknowledge that it’s human nature to be drawn to something appealing. She’s so focused on blaming the media that she glosses over the aspect that the majority of girls can choose not to be affected such as the case with Ashlee“I just don’t understand shaving every day” (Lipkin 596) Here is the proof that not all girls are affected the so-called “standards” that society dictates one should live and die