Beth Ditto

it is very evident that magazines Photoshop the pictures that appear in the magazine. The image of Beth Ditto on the cover of NME shows her willingness to showcase her body to the world. It is evident from the cover that she is not ashamed of her body. Her pose is confident, and possibly a bit cocky She is standing proud and looks fearless. The problem with the cover is that it is photoshopped, which is no fault of Beth. The reason why the photoshopped cover is problematic, is because it takes away from the message Beth may be trying to convey. based on class discussion, it seems that Beth wanted to let the world know that her body is nothing to be ashamed of. The photoshopping of the picture, however sends the message that no matter how proud Beth may be of her body, that the magazine and the media industry will never be fully accepting. By making her skin blemish free, the magazine suggests that it is only willing to go so far to display the body of a curvy women. I have stretchmarks and cellulite (which a majority of women have) and I am pretty sure that Beth has it to, and is not ashamed to admit it. The cover just goes to show the public that yes we will show you curves, but no we will not show the imperfections associated with most women's bodies.