Question

Which of the following best describes the author’s purpose for writing this article?
A
To inform people about self-obsession in modern society.
B
To analyze how our culture has changed because of social media.
C
To compare the ways women use social media in their daily lives.
D
To persuade people that selfie culture is detrimental to self-esteem.
Turn that Camera Around: Women & the Perils of Selfie Culture
by Bree Rolfe

Answer 1

D

The title ("Turn that Camera Around" and "the Perils of Selfie Culture") signals a critical, persuasive stance arguing that selfie culture harms women’s self‑esteem, rather than merely informing, analyzing broad cultural change, or comparing social media usage.