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Does Media Matter: Media and Perception of Reality
Have you ever noticed that when you watch the news a lot, which is filled with reports of crime and violence, you suddenly become very paranoid, convinced that you would soon be the victim of a violent crime? Turns out, … Continue reading
Why Merida Matters: The great makeover debate
My friends and colleagues have written much and well about the Merida redesign by Disney. But others have wondered why it’s a big deal for Merida, the strong and feisty heroine of Disney’s Brave, to get a makeover that brought … Continue reading
Posted in Does Media Matter, Recognizing
Tagged Brave, child development, Disney Princess, identity, media and children, Media literacy, Merida
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Screen-Free Week is Here!
Did you know that it’s been estimated that children between 8-18 spend almost 11 hours a day engaging with media (Rideout et al., 2010)? Adolescents who consume media most heavily are at risk physically, socially, and emotionally. Children develop creativity, … Continue reading
Positive Pick: Smart Girls at the Party
Do you know about Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls at the Party? If you have teen or tween girls or you are a teen or tween girl, you will love this website and the episodes connected to it. Their motto is … Continue reading
A movie to spark conversation: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
I love to get to share positive media picks with you. If you have teenagers, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a movie that you might want to consider watching with them. It’s the story of a young teenager … Continue reading
Sexualization: Where do you see it?
In a full window display, women wear scanty lingerie, their breast spilling out of bustiers as they hold masks and tape made for binding partners during sex acts. A man looks on, eyeing the women like so many delectable objects … Continue reading
Girls and Technology: Are you ‘the type’?
My oldest daughter is in the 8th grade, which means that she’ll be going to high school next year. The kids in her class are all signing up for which courses they’ll take next year, and choosing different ‘pathways’ of … Continue reading
Posted in Acting
Tagged child development, Gender role, gender stereotypes, girls and STEM, identity, international women's day
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