Body image is a growing concern among young men and women. We live in a generation that is becoming more and more centralized around the media. The media portrays images that idealize appearance. Young men and women face the pressures of what the societal standard is in terms of how they look. As a result, they struggle to maintain a positive body image and strong, confident sense of self-worth. We will examine the effects our exposure to the media has on how young men and women view and think of themselves on a daily basis.