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[|The Debate: Are Models to skinny?] I found this link, it doesn't narrow down on Anorexic Models specifically, but it does give opinions whether Models are too skinny.

"If the definition of beautiful gets any thinner no one will fit it." = = =__**Taryn's Persuasive Essay**__ =

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"Give a hand for Kristy!" The announcer says. Then she turns to leave the runway, her back open and wide. The crowd gasps! Her back thin, boney and lifeless. Everyones jaw drops to the floor. "Kristy...everybody...." the announcer says again awkwardly. She leaves the runway. The audience silent. Imagine if you were in that audience? Would you know she has Anorexia? Would you want her displaying your favourite designer's fashions? Would you be asking the question how skinny is too skinny? Anorexia is an eating disorder that causes loss of appeitite or inabilty to eat. Anorexia is common in teenage girls and young woman between the ages of 14 and 25. Anorexia is 10 times more common in woman then in men. Do you ever wonder why? Should Anorexic Models walk the Runway - How skinny is too skinny? I personally think they shouldn't, because of the condition of their health, the message they may send to other young girls and their apperence. I still have a strong view, about human rights and that they should still have the right to walk down the runway, but is that always sending the right message about modeling? =====

To Begin, people have several reasons for developing Anorexia but the 2 main ones are, genetic so it could run in their family or it's to maintain a certain body figure. Extreme Anorexia can be lifethreating, as it can cause: Dehydration, Kidney Failure, Heart Failure and your body can become extremely weak. The health of these young woman and girls, concerns all of us. Is it safe for them to walk the runway, are they physically and mentally well enough to display fashions? An Interesting fact is that it is estimated 4% of the world have anorexia and the truth is that most of them deny having it. People need to realize that they don't need to starve themselves to reach a goal, it's simply, eating the right foods and exercising!

Next, imagine your 9 year old daughter or son is sitting in front of the T.V. watching a fashion show that is displaying his or her favourite fashions. Then a skinny, skinny, SKINNY women comes out, your daughter or son says "Mom/ Dad, everybody is looking at her, I want be like her!" What would you say? Would you say: No, she has Anorexia! Or would you say: You do whatever you like. Are Anorexic Models giving the right impression when they walk down the runway? Will this impression impact other girls, and make them seem that that's ok? What kind of message are they sending, to young women, girls and teenagers across the globe? These are the questions that have us wondering, is this really ok?

To follow, Anorexic Models' outside apperences aren't all that flattering. I personally think that if I saw one displaying my favourite clothes from a certain company, I would be tempted to stop buying the company's clothing, losing the company business. Anorexic Models' bodies are haunting, all they are, are skin and bones. They really deeply make you think, how did she get like that, and why? You may not know, but a proper Body Mass is 25 and if you are under that your underweight and vise versa. I read a story once about a girl who was only an 8 on a BMI (Body Mass Index). That's extremely underweight! You can't help wonder if that would look very good? Would it?

Lastly, 3000 young people will die due to Anorexia. Most Anorexic Models won't live a strong, healthy life. Although they may become very sucessful in their careers, their bodies will never be as strong and sucessful. Anorexic Models still have a very strong right to the runway. I have very mixed feelings on the subject but I do say that Anorexic Models should not walk the runway, because of their health, the message they may send out to young girls and woman, and because of their apperence. I still want people to chase their dreams even if they are Anorexic and want to be a model, people deserve the right. Together our opinions could change a person's life. So go ahead chose your side! How do you feel?