Chapter 3, Section 3

*Body Image and the Media

*I’m Fat. I’m too skinny.

*I’d be happy if I were….

TallerShorter

had curly hairstraighter haira smaller nosebigger muscles

longer legs

Self-Esteem * Value within yourself* Pride and worthwhile*High self-esteem* Friends easier* Controlled behavior* Enjoy life

* Low self-esteem*Misbehavior

Body Image*Feeling of physical

appearance

*Perceived appearance of others;

*Dramatically different of how you appear to yourself

*Importance of…

* Influences of Self-Esteem

*Puberty (development of our body)*Early development vs. Late bloomers*“Baby” Fat vs. Filled out permanently

*Girls want to develop faster *Pressures of being thin

*Guys may want more muscles

*Outside Influences

*Outside Influences

*Outside Influences

*Family life*Criticize more than Praise

*Peers and classmates*Teasing and Bullying*Insecurity of the attacker

*Racial and ethnic prejudices*Pure ignorance

• Do what makes you happy

• Setting goals and working towards them

• Eating healthy

• Exercising

*Healthy Self-

Esteem

* Improving you Body Image

*1. Recognize your body is your own*All shapes, sizes, and colors are beautiful*Talk to a doctor if your concerned

*2. Realistically identify aspects you can change*Can’t change height or shoe size*Set goals for becoming more fit or eating healthier

*3. Give yourself 3 compliments a day*“I did really well in Lynch’s class today” *“I had a really good practice today.”*“I played the clarinet the best today.”

* Dove Campaign

“ We want to help free ourselves and the next generation from beauty

stereotypes. “Dove Self-Esteem Fund - Only 4% of women worldwide think they are beautiful. So far Dove has reached 8 million girls. Goal 15million by 2015.

*Campaign for Real Beauty*Real Women not Professional models*Advertisements, Websites, Vehicles, Billboards, &

Discussions*Listen to Women*Debunk Stereotypes*Support Self-Esteem*Workshops for girls and young women

*Help Make a Difference*www.campaignforrealbeauty.com

* “Joy is the best makeup.” Lamott

*“It matters more what's in a woman's face than what's

on it.” Colbert

* “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”

http://www.dove.us/#/features/videos/default.aspx[cp-documentid=8354359]/

* Dove Commercial’s

Fact or Fiction? • After each question go to either side….

–FACT

–FICTION

YOU NEED TO WORK OUT EVERYDAY TO BE FIT?

- FICTION- 60 minutes of fun activity everyday is what you need

- walk to school- dance with friends- play soccer with friends

I CAN CONTROL MY BODY SIZE IF I WORK REALLY

HARD?

- FICTION- Body size depends on:

- Muscle- Bone and Height- Body Fat- Genetics

THE MAIN REASON TO BE ACTIVE IS TO LOSE

WEIGHT?

- FICTION-To have energy-Keep the heart healthy-To have fun

GIRLS SHOULD NOT GO ON WEIGHT LOSE DIETS?

- FACT-Your body is still growing (bones, organs, and brain)-Decrease in food can put those in risk and not allow them to grow properly.

BOYS FEEL PRESSURE ABOUT THEIR BODY TOO?

- FACT-Magazines are just as unrealistic-Most abdominal definitions are painted on male advertisements

IS IT NORMAL TO GAIN 40-50LBS DURING PUBERTY?

- FACT-Some added weight are your bones and organs-Healthy body fat-Approx. 10 inches in height

IF I SMOKE I CAN CONTROL MY WEIGHT?

- FICTION-Smokers are thin and fat-Less likely to be active and strong-More likely to get a disease (lung cancer, emphysema)

* Guys feel the pressure too!

*Puberty: (body size, voice change, body hair)*Uncomfortable*Genetics *Do not measure up with peers*Not everyone develops at same time

*Magazines and Advertisements*Airbrush muscular features

*Building a better Image*Recognize your strengths *Explore and know your talents

*Good body does not equal athletic success*Strength training program*30 minutes to 1hr/ 3 days a week*Exercise and healthy food*Lift your spirits and boost your energy

*Respect your body*Avoid bad habits (smoking, drinking)

*Be yourself!!

*Right arm? Suddenly appeared on the cover. Left arm? Cut down by at least 1/3 of its original size. Wrinkles, normal complexion or any other signs of life on her face? Erased. Back? Sliced out almost entirely. Enough said.

* This scary display of digital manipulation in action was caught on popular clothing store Ann Taylor’s website in August 2010, when the women behind the feminist website Jezebel discovered the “before” image (on the left, obviously) being displayed while the startlingly narrower ”after” the image loaded. The already stunning model’s hips and thighs were shrunk to strikingly thin proportions, but her waist simply looks ridiculous.

*References

* Lyness, D. (2009, March). Body Image and Self Esteem. Retrieved April 25, 2009, from Kids Health : http://kidshealth.org/teen/exercise/problems/body_image.html#

* Lyness, D. (2009, November). A Guy’s Guide to Body Image. Retrieved April 25, 2009, from Kids Health: http://kidshealth.org/teen/exercise/problems/body_image.html#

* Microsoft. (2009). Making a Difference in Girls Lives. Retrieved April 25, 2009 , from Dove: Campaign for Real Beauty: http://www.dove.us/#/makeadifference/report.aspx/

* Microsoft. (2009). Videos. Retrieved April 25, 2009, from Dove: Campaign for Real Beauty: http://www.dove.us/#/features/videos/default.aspx[cp-documentid=8354359]/