Today young teens listen to and imitate celebrities more than their parents or religious leaders. In a society where the media's attitude toward celebrities having promiscuous sex is no

Yet another effect media has on teenage girls is the way they are dressing. To keep up with the fashions of Hollywood, these girls adopt the revealing clothing styles of celebrities. Most teenagers think that if television says it is okay to show off the female body by wearing revealing clothing then it must be the cool thing to do. Young teens also get the impression that their revealing attire will attract more males. They see guys drooling over Britney Spears as she strips down to nothing but a sheer sequined body suit and want that same attention directed towards them. Dressing like celebrities that wear provocative clothing may invite males to make sexual advances toward young teenage girls, often leading to rape.

Risking health to achieve the "perfect celebrity figure" is another common effect. Marilyn Monroe was a size twelve and was considered beautiful. But by today's standards set by TV celebrities with "toothpick" frames, being overwei

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