Nikki Richardson An estimated 4.9 billion people use social media, with reports suggesting users scroll for an average of 2.5 hours each day. Celebrity …
Body dissatisfaction in men
Laura Broad This episode of Fair Shake explores the overlooked issue of body image among men. Laura Broad takes a …
Social media and body image: friend or foe?
Lucy Waldron Several studies have linked social media to the development of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, envy and loneliness in …
Insecurities stripped bare through art
ERIN SEMMLER Jesse Donoghue opens the door to a room filled with more than 50 artists. She walks up to …
Eating Disorders: The online ‘Thinspiration’ cheer squad
THOMAS PITTS In recent times social media trends have seen the rise in the hashtag ‘Thinspiration’, Pininterest has now made …
Misconception of the Insta-body image
ALANNAH KERR In today’s society, social media has taken over the minds of young women and brainwashed them into how their bodies should …
Working together to change attitudes toward body image
ARIANA DEELEY The Butterfly Foundation for Eating Disorders today launched their ‘Love Your Body Week’ campaign, aiming to raise awareness about eating …
Why fans should not copy Kylie Jenner’s ‘look’
MELANIE WHITING There is no denying some consider Kylie Jenner, 18, and the youngest member of the Kardashian family, a …
Fashion industry under fire for “skeletal” model
RHEA ANTHONY Australian fashion brand Manning Cartell has garnered criticism after showcasing a model described as “emaciated to the point …