Now Streaming: Am I the Skinniest Person You’ve Ever Seen Reflects on Body Image and Self-Worth - POV Magazine

According to some research, nearly half of high school girls regularly talk to their friends about weight and dieting, and many of them struggle with eating disorders. In addition to peers and the media, family also plays a major role in the development of body image, so parental feedback is important.

The Influence of Social Media on Women’s Body Image Perceptions

By Sydnee Fairweather Social media has a significant impact on how women view their bodies and how beauty standards are shaped in today's digital world. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are flooded with images of seemingly "perfect" bodies, often edited, filtered, or enhanced through cosmetic procedures. The Pressure to Achieve Unrealistic Beauty StandardsSocial media…

Now Streaming: Am I the Skinniest Person You’ve Ever Seen Reflects on Body Image and Self-Worth - POV Magazine

“I took pride in being skinny, shockingly skinny” says Eisha Marjara in her director’s statement for Am I the skinniest person you’ve ever seen. The images of the director’s younger self indeed provide a shock in this acclaimed documentary that chronicles her experience with anorexia. Now streaming for free from the National Film Board of Canada, Am I the skinniest person you’ve ever seen offers a personal reflection of Marjara’s childhood pact …