Introduction Teens are constructing their identities Influenced by everything they see and hear Help? = adolescent psychology + popular culture
The Expert Opinions Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls – Dr. Mary Pipher Feminism, Inc. – Emilie Zaslow Fire with Fire – Naomi Wolf Leadership & Adolescent Girls – Hoyt & Kennedy
Today’s Influences - TV “Reality TV” ◦ Laguna Beach ◦ The Hills ◦ The City Judgmental Shows ◦ The After Show ◦ Love Court Gossip Girl Secret Life of the American Teenager
Music Female Pop Sensations ◦ The Pussycat Dolls ◦ Girlicious Lyrics ◦ Infidelity ◦ Girls are only good for sex Music Videos ◦ Dancing ◦ Clothing (or lack there of) Forget about your boyfriend and meet me at the hotel room, You can bring your girlfriends and meet me at the hotel room… Forget about your boyfriend and meet me at the hotel room, You can bring your girlfriends and meet me at the hotel room…
Twilight Popular Unrealistic Ideals Bella = Self- loathes ◦ “she sits in her room questioning how anyone could love her” Love ◦ Bella NEEDS Edward or Jacob to be happy
Peers, Relationships & Social Media Judgment ◦ Clothes ◦ Facebook/Twitter Boys ◦ girls imitate pop culture ◦ watch the same things Relationships ◦ Dating starts young ◦ Sex - Depression
Boys: Not to be Forgotten Tough Guise Violence Body Image ◦ Rise in eating disorders ◦ Binge-eating ◦ Body shape vs. weight Help…
What Can We Do? Self-Esteem vs. Confidence Classroom Tone Sensitive to egocentrism Critical Thinking Stay Current!