As far as the media today and the "anorexic" chicks.... that is so dangerous to the physical and mental health of Americans especially our teen and young adult population. These are the years we are trying to figure out who we really are, test the waters and find our nich in the world. Those of us who have mental health issues on top of the media's normal and then add in the way society views mental health and the "norm" no wonder why you feel the way you do Silent Void. I think many of us share this frustration. It is sad and depressing. Over the last year new adds have come out of the UK and England.... showing plus size modles. Put those adds next to some of the models here in the US and wow.. I think we might see a turning point for the way americans and the media view weight in general... One can only hope.
Women being "less then" so too speak is something you can date all the way back to "bible times". Up until the last few decaids women were told or even just assumed the possition of stay home house wives mothers what ever. Many women never held employment or even thought of having a career. Even in today's society statistics show women make less money then men and they hold less credibility in the business world and again all of that is changing day by day.
I could go on and on. You guys can probably tell I've already put thought into these issues as they bother me too. My sugestion to some of you, if it bothers you find a way to get involved. Join a womens right org or something along those lines. You don't have to stand around with signs or anything just find more people who have this common want and need for change. Many of us women out there look up to the ones taking a stand. Thank you silent void for posting this because not many people will put this out there like you did.