Re: The French Rethink Thin

1) http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/15/the-french-rethink-thin/
2) http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/16/world/europe/16france.html?_r=1&ref=health&oref=slogin

I think Frances’ decision to legislate against extreme thinness encouraged or promoted by others is a good decision because it would mean that they would have more control of how models and women in general, are portrayed in the media. In addition, it would mean that the fashion industry would have to change significantly in order to comply with the laws and I think that the result of the change would evoke a more positive response from society as opposed to how we negatively perceive the industry today.
However it needs to be taken into consideration that there is a part of society that bring extreme thinness upon themselves, maybe as a result of influence but there could be other contributing factors, and this is something that the government cannot penalise.

As for advocating such a law in Australia, I would be behind it because it would have a serious impact on our society. Young girls wouldn’t feel such pressure on them any more to look a certain way and they could finally be happy with the way they are. The local fashion industry would change as well and this would be beneficial to those who are influenced by what happens within this industry.