Does society's promotion of a thin body as a female form contribute to an eating disorder? “A faulty body image – rather than an inflated ideal – is crucial for the development of eating disorders.” (Eggers, Liebers 4) If one sees a "perfect" body, most people in society would compare themselves to the person, and if one compares oneself enough to the person, one will eventually act to become like the person. person, sometimes better, which often leads to eating disorders. Society's words and actions can play a huge role in the development of an eating disorder, especially at a young age. “When my mother was a child, fat people were seen by her family as slightly inferior. Fat people were lower class and therefore looked down upon. Eating was seen as a nuisance. You were supposed to choose your food. It's no wonder my mother has bad eating habits. (Hornbacher 98) Because Marya's mother was influenced by her family growing up, this explains why she never touched her food at the table. Her mother's behavior ultimately leads Marya to not eat at the table. I like...