About Face Who: About-Face promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races and backgrounds through a spirited approach to media education, outreach and activism. What You'll Find: Galleries of offenders and winners in portraying women in media.
Body Image Who: Companion site for film of the same name. What You'll Find: Information, resources, and personal stories.
Mind On the Media Who: Non-profit organization that works to raise public awareness about the negative effects of images in the media. What You'll Find: Currently focusing on a look at the media portrayal of of women in politics, but you will also find resources on body image.
Lesson Plans
Body Image Who: Advocates for Youth What You'll Find: Lesson plan designed to increase each teen's awareness of his/her physical self and of media influences on her/his self-image and behavior.
Prejudice and Body Image Who: Media Awareness Network What You'll Find:Grade 3-7 lesson plan on body image and the media.
Untitled Document
Influence of the Media on Teens
Originally aired 7/16/2003
During a MediaSmart class at Manchester Child Health Services, participants deconstruct media and discuss the messages they discover. Rona Zlokower, director of the Media Literacy Program, discusses the impact that the media have on young adults. This program also features an in-depth discussion with teens at the Manchester YMCA-Teen Center.
