Boredom Due to Media in Society

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Feminism has been around now for over a century, but now with countless opportunities for girls in a variety of areas the girls interviewed are expressing their... boredom in society, and because of this reported, studies have shown the increase in of mental disorders from 32% in 1999 to 44% in 2006. Due to this boredom a reliance on the visual media surrounding them allowed them to pick on themselves with regards to their appearance. In terms of “diet and lifestyle” Becky Billing, was just one of the girls interviewed in Sheffield community centre and is quoted throughout the article many times. Because of the multiple quotes and examples from a range of different people I read this more as an informative piece rather than an opinionated one. reinforcing the idea of girls in this day and age not having the same struggle as their mothers or grandmothers may of had. Billing says what she thinks is the reason for the violence and drinking in the modern youths - Even if she did not state it at the time. “ It was because we were bored. Theres nothing for us to do outside of school. My mum had youth clubs, sports stuff and drama when she was young, but we’ve got nothing.” Billing unknowingly touches on a widely discussed topic, that gives myself insight onto to not only what she thinks but also what I agree with. She does not blame a particular sex in the matter just the situation itself. With the media surrounding us, more and more girls are looking towards celebrity sex, style and size culture as their inspiration. “The obsession with celebrity culture and the pressure on younger and younger girls to become sexulised” at a rate not needed for 12-16 year olds. I enjoyed reading the whole article as the authors way of writing is in... ... middle of paper ... ... so to ask such a broad question will get many answers. That being said, the article informs me of the world the girls interviewed live in. One that was affected by the drinking culture surrounding them or for some the sex symbols they aspire to become. I think year 12s that are able to comprehend the text would find it enjoyable to read, I myself did. As with many texts they all rely on the readers mindset and and reading level. If one was to be a 10 year old they (on average) will not be able to read this thus not finding it enjoyable. Throughout the article I was amused therefore I liked the comments and stories said by the girls from Sheffield and taken back by some of the numbers said in terms of mental state of a teenage girl in Scotland. I would recommend reading this text as it is not only informative but an insight into a world they may or may not live in.

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