Proposal

In my paper, I will be talking about the fashion industry and the effects it has on the models that are a huge part of the industry. I will also be talking about the unfortunate outcome that a majority of models that must deal with: a life full of drugs, alcohol and eating disorders. Of course, among many other things. The first question I will ask myself while writing this research paper, is if all or most models have eating disorders? Is this is a problem that needs to be considered and thought about? I want people to understand that this is a huge issue and that it's actually inevitable for girls and boys in the fashion industry to be exposed to this crazy and life threatening life style. I can use the source I found about anarexia nervosa and talk about the symptoms and signs that lead to an eating disorder. I also would like to talk about forms of treatment Another question that I want my paper to answer is what is exactly an eating disorder? How does drug abuse effect a person? This is important to explain because it shows people how severe the problem is. I want to include the many personal stories I have found in my sources that illustrate the true meaning of an eating disorder and dealing with drug and alcohol abuse. I also want to touch on how the industry could potentially be creating waves and not only be hurting their models but also girls and women at home that watch the models, which will answer my final question of whether or not models create a bad idea of self image to other women and how?

Working Thesis: Modeling in the fashion industry seems to be about creating new trends, but studies show that modeling can actually lead to a life full of eating disorders, drug abuse and a distorted view on self image.