Summer Borelli
English 103
Candace Wiley
2/25/09
Proposal:
With this paper I plan to bring light to new ways of thinking and attitudes toward one’s self-worth before destructive, permanent damage is done due to plastic surgery. Far too many teens today are harshly influenced by the media, society, and peers to be someone they are not. They tend to focus on the physical flaws of their body, such as the size of their nose or breasts, rather than their internal beauty. This results in a negative body image as well as low self-esteem. Since plastic surgery has given teens a temporary “fix” for these insecurities, they are inclined to forget about the emotional damage that the media and other sources has caused them. Little do they know that their “fix” will soon wear off and their insecurities will surface again.
Introduction:
The American media and society are some of the main reasons to blame for the rise in popularity of cosmetic surgery among teenagers. For many people, especially teens, body image can be directly related to self esteem. As teens grow older and their bodies begin to change during puberty, they tend to become more self conscious of their physical features. As a result, they look to harsh measures to simply fit in or obtain the “perfect body”. These harsh measures include plastic surgery. Many teens believe that cosmetic surgery will bring them the happiness and confidence they need by changing their outer appearance; however, they do not realize that plastic surgery is not the cure for their psychological or emotional issues.
Main Points:
Importance of Internal Body Image
Society/Culture Influence
Media Influence
Peer Pressure
Basic Acceptance (ie friends, boyfriends)
Dangers of Plastic Surgery (especially young patients)
Conclusion:
The most effective technique to change the way teens’ view their bodies is by education. If families, friends, and health officials alike are all aware of the issues that teens face regarding body image, they can play a role in helping promote high confidence, too. Focuses should be set on qualities, such as inner beauty, intelligence, creativity, and compassion, rather than physical appearances. By doing this, teens can improve self image and avoid unnecessary, costly surgery.
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Very good topic, and I really like your conclusion. The only suggestion I would make, and you probably are already planning on doing this, but try to include specific examples of famous teens in your paper who have had plastic surgery and maybe even ones where the surgery went bad. I just think including specific examples will really enhance your argument :)
ReplyDeleteI like your topic and the general approach to this but I feel as though your main points may be a little too broad and you should narrow it down to just a few of those points. But besides that the topic is great and your conclusion is really good.
ReplyDeleteI think your points are good but you could narrow your thesis to a more specific point. Good topic though i want to see how you develop it in your final.
ReplyDeleteYou are trying to cover too much in your paper. It seems like it will jump all over the place. Remember that you don't have to tell me everything that has ever been thought about the topic. I'd rather read about one or two indepth points, than twenty superficial points.
ReplyDeleteMaybe this issue will be cleared up for me in your outline.
-Candace