Plus Size Model and Swimsuit Model- Who is more beautiful?

     I did a study to prove society's standards of beauty are twisted. I showed 10 different people a picture of a thin model and one of a plus size model and asked which one they thought was more beautiful. Every single one of them said the thinner one was more attractive. Every time I asked why, they responded that the swimsuit model was prettier because she was slender. Since when does being skinny automatically make you prettier?
     Media has altered our perception of beauty and will continue to do so.  The trend towards acceptance of one's body as it is, and improving it through natural methods like exercise and proper nutrition needs to be the focus of more media attention. Some strides have been taken in that direction with programs like Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty and educational programs that target young girls early and teach them about positive body image. More effort must be made to encourage people to see the whole person. The old cliche," You can't judge a book by its cover." applies to people, too. If we allow the media to continue manipulating our perception of beauty we miss all the real beauty in people.