Allowed Quote by Tatjana Patitz
“It would be nice if models were allowed to be a more healthy weight - for the models, and for the young women who look up to them. We were athletic and healthy, and we looked like women.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion Magazine, 1995
Healthy body standards should be realistic and diverse, not harmful to self-image.
In simple terms: Promote realistic, healthy body images.
Key Takeaway
Advocate diverse standards.
Themes
body image
media influence
health
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
social
ethical
When to use this quote
- modeling industry
- young women
- advertising
- social media
Key Concepts
social standards
self-esteem
representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media promote healthy diversity?
- What role do consumers play?
A Different Perspective
Changing standards may face commercial resistance.
