General Information

Find out how media create certain body image expectations and learn to become a savvy media consumer by checking out the resources below.

Debunking Media Myths

http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/newmedia/projects/masters/bodyimage/toc.html

Produced by postgraduate journalism students, this Columbia University website unpacks the ways in which media, commodification and capitalism shape body ideals. The site is very helpful in explaining how media messages become 'ideals' and what impacts this can have on individual women.

Resource Type: Web Page
Women Centred: Yes
Languages:English
Organisation: Columbia University

Media and the ‘Perfect’ Body

http://completelygorgeous.com.au/bum/bum_frame_4.html

The Completely Gorgeous website provides easy-to-read general information on the media’s part in developing their idea of a ‘perfect’ body. Highly animated and engaging for all ages.

Resource Type: Web Page
Women Centred: Yes
Languages:English
Organisation: Completely Gorgeous

Effects of Advertising on Children's Body Image

http://www.youngmedia.org.au/mediachildren/03_02_ads_body_image.htm

This fact sheet details influences of media on young people, and what parents can do to limit any negative outcomes this may have on their child(ren). Young Media Australia is a unique national community organisation whose members share a strong commitment to the promotion of the healthy development of Australian children. Their particular interest and expertise is in the role that media experiences play in child development.

Resource Type: Web Page
Languages:English
Organisation: Young Media Australia