Please Use Retrospection

Claire Utzinger

Abstract

The media can be detrimental to how we think about our bodies. What our society has deemed as the most beautiful body—thin, fit, and light skinned—is reflected in celebrity culture, in advertisements for beauty products, and even in how we talk about ourselves to each other. Unrealistic ideas about beauty can be harmful and lead to serious issues like eating disorders and depression. My project “Please Use Retrospection,” both reflects and challenges these damaging ideas. It is my hope that giving viewers a better understanding of the importance of “media literacy” can encourage a conversation about promoting body positivity in our culture.