Women narrate their life stories, with problems and adversities. Cosmopolitan UK offers a mix of self-narratives of trouble, alongside its own descriptions of the ideal woman, the Cosmo girl. Since readers will realize that the Cosmo girl is less than realistic, the magazine also has to offer stories of adversities in the life of a woman. It is a question of the magazine’s credibility. But it is also about encouraging the reader to see that her problems can be resolved: she can once again be a Cosmo girl. These results are found in a new study from the University of Vaasa, Finland.
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