Individuality is meant to allow individuals to express their true nature. So as not to be contaminated by society. Individualism is the thought that one's life belongs to him and him alone. He believes he has the right to live the way he wants. As Alfred Maurice once stated, “the individual's life belongs to him and he has the inalienable right to live as he sees fit” (Maurice 406). Individuals tend to have their own style, a style that sets them apart from the crowd. Their style can be shown through their appearance, their opinions and their behavior. In reference to Alfred Maurice, “Each has his own body, his own mind, and his own life” (Maurice 406). Many individuals are ignored because of their choice to differentiate themselves from others. The negative effects that digital media have on society. The media spreads the "skinny guy" as extremely favorable. Most models are size 0 or anorexic. Movies like "Shrek" portray the "ugly princess" as fat while the "beautiful princess" is thin and extremely feminine. According to the National Association for Eating Disorders, “the number of cases of bulimia has tripled” (2009). Most cases were due to body dissatisfaction. Body dissatisfaction is the term used to express the feeling of not being satisfied with your body. Grabe Hyde and Ward state that “approximately 50% of girls and students experience body dissatisfaction” (Grabe, Hyde, & Ward, 2008). Disorders such as anorexia are common among adolescents and young adults. The girls undergo extreme diets and measure themselves quite frequently. There are specific medical treatments for anorexia due to its prevalence. Magazine photos are now photographed to hide models' ribs and make them look healthier...... middle of paper......, and L. Monique Ward. “The Role of the Media in Body Image Concerns Among Women: A Meta-Analysis of Experimental and Correlational Studies.” Psychological Bulletin 134.3 (2008): 460-476. Trump, Ken. “National School Safety and Security Services.” School uniforms, dress codes and book bags. Np, nd Web. 04 December 2013."Americapedia." Institute Comments on the Bill of Rights of Individual Rights. Np, nd Web. December 3, 2013. “The Rights of Man,” from Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal by Ayn Rand. Copyright (c) 1946, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966 by Ayn Rand. used with permission from Dutton Signet, a division of Penguin Group (USA) Inc."Martin Luther King, Jr: His Achievements, Biography, Legacy, Impact: Race, Individualism, Freedom." Martin Luther King, Jr: His Achievements, Biography, Legacy, Impact: Race, Individualism, Freedom. Np, nd Web. 05 December. 2013.