economic elitism

I'm always hearing how women's magazines make women feel bad, but I think the New York Times does just as good a job. What the hell is up with the real estate section? Oh no, a building that once cost $15 million now costs $20 million! Look, here's a quote from a woman who thinks her $2,800/month one-bedroom in Murray Hill is a great deal. Who are these people? I find it much easier to live up to Cosmo's standards than the Gray Lady's. Toned abs, I can achieve; a Manhattan condo, not so much.

I hear all the time about pushes to include more "realistic body types" in advertising and magazines. Why don't we hear similar entreaties to portray people with more "realistic financial profiles"? Why are we so concerned about Vogue giving someone an eating disorder, but not at all concerned about the media and advertising making poor people feel bad?