Our assigned readings and the images scrutinized in Women and Media has brought to our attention the troubling messages perpetuated about women in society. These messages are being targeted at and are indoctrinating a younger and younger audience now, and sexuality is being pushed onto young girls inappropriately. This undercuts oppourtunities for building healthy self-esteem and body image from such an impressionable age that as adults they may be powerless to resist or even ciritcally identify the warped, shallow representations of femininity media provides to us. This erodes girls’ and womens’ self worth and teaches them that all of their value is tied to a physical appearance and submission to patriarchal dictation of gender ideals. By analyzing this phenomenon and fostering a class discussion, our group hopes to increase awareness about it and encourage substance based accomplishment for girls.
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