Reading Comprehension

What are the societal expectations for body type on both males and females?

• Males are expected to be muscular and females are expected to be thin.
• Males and females are expected to have the same body type.
• Males are expected to be thin and females are expected to be muscular.
• There are no societal expectations for body type.

What is the effect of the media on body image?

• It has a neutral effect on body image.
• It has a negative effect on body image.
• It has a positive effect on body image.
• It has no effect on body image.

How are males affected by body image issues in our appearance-based culture?

• They are affected by body image issues in a different way than females.
• They are not affected by body image issues.
• They are only affected by body image issues in terms of physical appearance.
• They are affected by body image issues in the same way as females.

What are some strategies for promoting a healthy body image and combating unrealistic beauty standards?

• Promoting the pursuit of perfection in terms of physical appearance.
• Encouraging individuals to embrace their unique body types.
• Promoting the use of creams, diets, and surgeries to attain perfection.
• Encouraging individuals to compare themselves to societal norms.

How do males and females experience body image and societal pressures differently?

• Males experience them more intensely than females.
• They experience them in the same way.
• They do not experience them at all.
• Females experience them more intensely than males.

What is the relationship between body image and self-esteem?

• There is no relationship between body image and self-esteem.
• Body image has a negative impact on self-esteem.
• Body image has a positive impact on self-esteem.
• Body image has a neutral impact on self-esteem.

What is the 'body beautiful' concept and its effects on individuals?

• It encourages individuals to embrace their unique body types.
• It has no effect on individuals.
• It promotes unrealistic beauty standards and negatively affects individuals.
• It promotes body positivity and acceptance of diverse body types.

What is the role of media and advertising in perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards?

• They have a neutral role in promoting body image.
• They have no role in perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards.
• They play a negative role in promoting unrealistic beauty standards.
• They play a positive role in promoting diverse body types.

What is the impact of societal pressures and expectations on body image?

• It has no impact on body image.
• It has a positive impact on body image.
• It has a neutral impact on body image.
• It has a negative impact on body image.

What is the impact of pursuing perfection in terms of physical appearance?

• It has no impact on individuals.
• It has a negative impact on individuals.
• It has a positive impact on individuals.
• It has a neutral impact on individuals.