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GLAM: the new role models
GLAM: the new role models
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Naked ambition rubs off on teen girls


6/ 6/2005

THE naked ambition of Abi Titmuss, Jordan and Jodie Marsh has rubbed off on Britain's youth who would rather pose scantily-clad than enter a profession, a poll revealed today.

A staggering 63% of girls would rather be glamour models than nurses, doctors or teachers, according to the survey by mobile entertainment providers www.thelab.tv.

The findings have been blamed on the "endless media coverage" of women who become famous more for their physical attributes than talent or achievements.

Jordan and Titmuss were seen as role models by more 15 to 19-year-old girls than Harry Potter author JK Rowling and Germaine Greer.

The Lab spokesman Fraser Lewry said: "Teenagers are witnessing the likes of Abi Titmuss and Jodie Marsh gracing the covers of their favourite magazines every day, so it is hardly surprising that they want to follow in their footsteps.

"Taking your clothes off is now more lucrative than ever and teenagers see it as a great way of making money and becoming famous."

Of the nearly 1,000 girls surveyed, 63% found being a glamour model most appealing. A quarter thought being a lap dancer would be a good profession but just 3% picked the teaching profession.

Nearly half of those that took part saw Titmuss as a role model, compared to 33% for Jordan, 7% for Anita Roddick, 9% for JK Rowling and just 4% for Germaine Greer.

Asked what they would rather be famous for, 89% chose being recognised and a celebrity and 11% picked achievement with little recognition.

Should young people choose better role models? Have your say.


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   God help whats left of this country
Gregory Happy, Manchester
18/04/2006 at 12:45

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   Done for a quick fix of fame! All the above mentioned (so called models) dont do it for womens lib, or indeed to make money as such. Its to get a shot at fame. Who says you need talent these days. All the reality TV shows, Hello, Ok, Heat etc portray them as heroines. Its a shame that young people are obsessed with these forms of the media and it fuels a sad plastic veneer they class as entertainment. Still, the likes of Glenda Jackson, Judie Dench, Helen Mirren and many more talented performers, will be remembered and be around long after Abi, Jodie and Jordan start to suffer from Spaniels Ears!
Fixit, Middleton
18/04/2006 at 09:31

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