Here’s a little more background on singer Beth Ditto, who I referenced in the APA Report on Sexualization of Young Girls online lecture.
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Here is the advocacy group founded by Geena Davis I referenced in the APA Report on Sexualization of Young Girls online lecture.
Seventeen magazine vows not to alter images, to ‘celebrate every kind of beauty’
California Girl Injected With Botox Removed From Mom’s Custody
Here is the story I referenced in the audio lecture.
Feminist Frequency Finally Debuts “Tropes vs. Women in Games”
Click here for Austin Yorski’s blog on the new crowd-funded documentary on portrayals of women in video games.
Pathologizing & Birth Control Pills
Another funny video about advertising – this is a great example of pathologizing. Not required viewing, but it can help you think about this issue and how frequently we see it!
Banned Ads in the UK
Click here for an array of ads recently banned by Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority, which has the power to force companies to pull ads that are “misleading” (which includes “excessive” use of Photoshop) or endanger children. I think the photos featuring Hailee Steinfeld and Dakota Fanning are particularly interesting because of the way the 14-year-old and 17-year-old girls are portrayed. The authors of the article state Steinfeld looks “adorable” – I key in on the fact she looks vulnerable – like a lost child – but yet is dressed like an adult woman (although I can’t say that I agree with the Advertising Standards Authority’s reasoning for banning this ad!) The Fanning ad is very similar to images of sexualized girls we see in the US.
Cinderella Ate My Daughter
If anyone is interested in exploring gendered norms for girls and Disney, this is a great source!
PLUS Model Mag Promotes Size Acceptance, But Are Their Photos Really Body Positive?
Recently, Plus Model Magazine ran a photo spread of a “plus” (size 12) model holding another woman, who is a “standard” size for modeling. The photos are fascinating on their own, but this article takes a critical look at how even the “plus” size model’s body is unrealistic and that the original magazine article promotes the idea that all slender women are unhealthy and anorexic.
Michelle Obama’s Arms
A funny video clip from Target Women – this one focuses on the extensive media coverage of Michelle Obama’s arms.