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.
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.
Girls and Media Who: Girls, Inc., national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. What You'll Find: Facts sheets on girls portrayal in the media.
Girls, Women + Media Project Who: Non-profit initiative and network working to increase awareness of how pop culture and media represent, affect, employ, and serve girls and women. The Project also seeks to educate and empower all consumers and citizens about consumer rights and responsibilities regarding the media, and to promote universal media literacy. What You'll Find: Facts sheets on girls, women, and the media. An online media quiz, and other media literacy resources.
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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.
