My thesis covers the way in which media represents the body. Reality TV often, coincides with the importance of the physical appearance, which is subordinated to, so called »culture of slim people«. The body of those who are overweight or obese, is therefore, massively viewed as unattractive, thus subjected to judgement and in need of a radical change. Media, in large extent, covers this »issue«, among other things, in form of reality shows, that promise contestants radical life change in their lifestyle, as well as in transforming their body in the way that is socially acceptable. Uneasiness, that they cause doing so, is justifiable in the name of acting for their own well-being. By analysing the reality show The Biggest Loser Slovenija (TBLS), I researched, in which way the media represents the body of individuals with excess body weight.
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