In the Nowtopia chapter “Virtual Spine of the Commons”, Chris Carlsson writes how computers and social media have changed our lives; in particular social media has affected women in a negative way causing low self-esteem, and different eating disorders due to the way the media portrays the ideal women. According to Northwest Asian Weekly “The image women have of perfection has considerably altered how our society portrays females through the media. Our culture has an unhealthy obsession with beauty, good looks, and the idea of having absolutely no errors” (Li). Rejecting this type of thinking, and going out and doing something about it is the “Utopian Way” it’s what Chris Carlsson writes about in Chapter 3 “Do it Yourself”. Take control of your life and do something that will bring you happiness, and freedom from the false Barbie doll.
Work Cited
Li, C.. (2009, September 5). Not a Barbie girl. Northwest Asian Weekly,p. 9. Retrieved November 17, 2009, from Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW). (Document ID: 1866602191).
