Body Image, Media and Violence against Ourselves
Body Image: Media vs. Mind Video
Nicole Richie How successful is this woman being according to the ideal norms for a woman?
Keira Knightley How does this person live up to ideal gender stereotypes?
Taylor How successful is this man being according to the ideal norms for a man?
How has our perception of the ideal body type changed over time?
Is there a connection between ads and eating disorders?
Robbing the body of essential nutrients causing death Discussion Question How does the media’s view of the ideal body image lead to violence against ourselves? Eating Disorders Bulimia Excessive Dieting Robbing the body of essential nutrients causing death
What Are Eating Disorders? Serious conditions that affect both physical and mental health The manipulation of food and weight in an attempt to attain a sense of self-control, achievement, and mood regulation Negatively impacts every aspect of an individual’s life Life-threatening illnesses
Types of Eating Disorders Anorexia nervosa: Form of self-starvation Characterized by drastic weight loss Bulimia nervosa: Cycles of bingeing and purging Counterproductive Binge eating: Consistently overeating People with the disorder are frequently overweight
HW : Read The Beautiful and the Bulimic Answer questions 1-4