Deconstruction of Beauty Standards in Fashion Magazines: A Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis of Image and Text

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Qualitative analysis reveals issues of beauty in fashion magazines, indicating their impact on readers' self-perception.

Study uncovers how fashion magazines influence beauty standards and self-identity among women, leading to negative body image.
Qualitative analysis over three months identified the blend of traditional Asian and Western beauty values and their effects on confidence.
The research applied feminist critical discourse analysis to explore how media propagates unrealistic beauty ideals impacting women's satisfaction.
Findings suggest magazines should present more diverse beauty representations to enhance self-esteem and acceptance of true selves.

Khan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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