4. Research Into Representation Of Girls In Girls Magazines

www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturenews/4990907/Teen-magazines-are-sexualising-readers-says-watchdog.html

www.associatedcontent.com/article/30544/popular_teen_magazines_and_their_possible.html

Some coverlines on girls magazines are obviously going to effect teens and their view on themselves. Inappropriate coverlines include:

• "The results are in: LOVE SURVEY 2011" - Bliss
• "Look prettier TODAY. 10 instant tricks to try right NOW." - Bliss
• "Hottest party looks." - Cosmo Girl
• "Glam makeup tips." - Cosmo Girl
• "My sister slept with my boyfriend." - More!
• "1 magic move to sexy abs." - Cosmo Girl
• "Can you guess which girls work out and which don't?!?" More!
• "SHOCKING REAL LIFE. I need sex every 4 hours." - More!
• "Why girls are better in bed than men. 3 women spill all." - More!
• "8 Signs he's using you for sex." - More!
• "Sweet 16 shock. They groped my friends and stole my presents." - Sugar
• "Get kissing confident. What every girl needs to know about snogging." - Sugar
• "Instant sexiness. The look 72% of boys can't resist." - Sugar
• "4 moves to a strong sexy body." - Cosmo Girl
• "QUIZ; Are you too easy?" - Cosmo Girl
• "Bad boys exposed. What he really thinks when he snogs you." - Cosmo Girl
• "Push his buttons. Make him yours by text tonight." - Cosmo Girl
• "We can't even remember how many girls we've snogged - The Wanted's rudest interview - Bliss
• "Vodka made her a nightmare. What boys really think of boozy girls." - Bliss
• "Big balls and nip slips - Our wild week with The Wanted." - Bliss
• "How to have supersex." - More!
• "The More! bikini body plan." - More!
• "Sexy lingerie." - More!
• "All new sex bible. 6 part special, this week: Foreplay." - More!

All of these coverlines would make teenage girls doubt that they're pretty enough. They may even dramatically change and adapt their bodies to feel accepted. Some of these coverlines expose way too much to girls of a young age. At 12 or 14, they don't need to know about sex tips, and how to be the best snogger.