A major irony of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are that they occur in times and places of relative affluence (consider the “vomitoria” of ancient Rome where wealthy Romans would go to purge after binging on lavish feasts). Such a pattern would logically suggest that these eating disorders are socially and culturally influenced. Discuss your perception on the degree to which media and current culture impacts body image and disordered eating. Fortify your position with examples.
