The Unseen Suffering of the Fashion Industry in Juno Dawson's Meat Market

The fashion industry is a lively and exciting field that is always coming up with new and exciting styles and trends. Many young girls dream of becoming models. Many young girls put in much effort to maintain a strict diet, regular exercise, and take care of their appearance. In the modelling industry, women are often objectified and treated as sex objects. There have been allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse in the modelling industry. Sexual violence refers to the intentional and harmful use of sexual acts to exert power, control, and dominance over another person, often causing physical and emotional pain as well as humiliation. Many young women are unaware of the darker side of the modelling industry and the challenges they may face. This paper explores the experience of Jana, a young model, as she navigates the darker aspects of the fashion industry, including sexual harassment, and its profound impact on her mental well-being. Keywords: eating disorders; ideal beauty; media; young adolescent; sexual harassment; inferiority complex; skin care