I chose the Katie Couric picture, because I am apalled at the amount of editing they deemed necessary to make her appearance appropriate for television. This image was originally released in May by CBS and the doctored version (the one on the right) appears in the September issue of Watch Magazine. It was manipulated by making Katie appear thinner than she actually is and darkening her choice of closing, so as to make her more appear "more professional." It was manipulated because the editor thought the picture would make her more appealing to his or her audience. I believe this sort of manipulation is exactly why society puts so much pressure on women to be thin. The editor is sending out a statement that Katie, as well as other women, would be more attractive if they were thinner. I don't believe in this message and don't agree with the idea that one has to be incredibly thin to be attractive. What is wrong with what Katie Couric's appearance before the editing? Nothing. That is why it's harmful.
Erin Camp
ecamp@trinity.edu
I totally agree, its editing pictures like this that make young girls critical of themselves. There is nothing wrong with Katie!!!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you Erin! Trinity is trying to have "body awareness week" and "ban fat talk" and here the media is saying there is not such thing as being "naturally" pretty...editing is the way to go. ugh. it disgusts me.
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