Group C - Weekly Blog Post

I recently finished watching the finale for America’s Next Top Model. I know it has been over for a few weeks now, but since I am usually very busy I watch the show later online. Anyways, at the end of the show, they mention that if you think you have what it take to be America’s Next Top Model, then go to the website and apply. After hearing this, I was interested in what someone would have to do in order to apply to be on America’s Next Top Model so looked at the eligibility requirements. http://www.cwtv.com/images/topmodel/antm_cycle12_eligibility.pdf
However, I was so surprised when I read number eight on the list.
“ 8. You must be at least five feet and seven inches (5'7") in height.“
I was just really surprised that they would place a height regulation on applicants, because every season Tyra makes a huge deal about have plus size models enter the competition, making the argument that they are real, curvy beautiful women. She is trying to show a more realistic image of women. However, by excluding women under the height of 5”7’ from the very beginning of the application process, Tyra is working against the very thing she is working for when she includes plus size models. She wants to make a change and show a more realistic model, but the reality is that most women are under 5”7’ tall. Saying that women who are under 5”7’ tall cannot be models and is no different than saying plus size women cannot be models. I feel that Trya’s fight for change in the modeling world is inconsistent because even though she is trying to give plus size women a chance, she is still denying shorter women that same opportunity. What do you all think?