Dr. Jennifer Shewmaker

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What is sexualization anyway?

What is sexualization anyway?

Since this blog has attracted a lot of new readers lately, I thought it was important to go back and revisit the idea of sexualization. I talk about it a … Continue reading →

January 22, 2013 · 3 Comments
Pressure and power: What’s a girl to do?

Pressure and power: What’s a girl to do?

I was teaching a class not long ago on the sexualization of women in the media and how it impacts children and adolescents. While discussing how media’s pressure on girls … Continue reading →

May 28, 2012 · 3 Comments
disney princesses

Are Princesses Really so Bad?!

If you read the review or information about the book Cinderella Ate my Daughter, you may be wondering, are princesses really that bad? Are they evil? Is it wrong to … Continue reading →

May 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Fight the Power: Children and Adolescents as Consumer Activists

Fight the Power: Children and Adolescents as Consumer Activists

Using social media and word of mouth, adolescents and caring adults can work together to fight for their rights and advocate against companies that put a bulls-eye on their childhood.

April 30, 2012 · 3 Comments
Sexualization of Children: A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small

Sexualization of Children: A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” 
— Dr. Seuss (The Lorax) As the mother of three children and a … Continue reading →

April 28, 2012 · 7 Comments
Candie's is Girl Caught

Positive Activism Ideas: More Fun Ways to Slam Media and Marketers Sexualizing Kids

In the post linked below,  Amy Jussel of Shaping Youth shows how New Moon Girls has come up with a virtual sticker, similar to those I advocated in the post … Continue reading →

March 21, 2012 · 2 Comments
Be the Change

Be the Change

After my last couple of posts about gender stereotypes forced on girls and boys, one of my readers, Phillip, made a great point. He said that the best way to … Continue reading →

March 16, 2012 · 3 Comments
Media and Children: It’s not all about the parent

Media and Children: It’s not all about the parent

Parenting is not done in a vacuum. Many people will say, “That toy/show/stereotype really isn’t that big of a deal. If children have good parents, then they will be fine.” … Continue reading →

January 23, 2012 · 7 Comments
Positive Picks to Fight Bullying: Bully Busters, A Super Hero, and More!

Positive Picks to Fight Bullying: Bully Busters, A Super Hero, and More!

Bullying is a big problem in our country today. Today, I wanted to share some great resources and advice for dealing with bullying. First, I just had to share this … Continue reading →

November 11, 2011 · 4 Comments
Marketing and Kids: Can ethics beat out profit?

Marketing and Kids: Can ethics beat out profit?

In this insightful article, David Sirota points out that since the 1970s consumer activists have had an on again off again battle with marketers on the issue of advertising to children. … Continue reading →

October 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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