Health & Wellbeing Body Image
Make up as many words as possible from; Beautiful
To explore perceptions of the ‘ideal’ body To examine media influence on our body image To present the classes ideal partner characteristics in a numerical way
MaleFemale
1) Draw two spider diagrams showing words that could be used to describe: Barbie Action Man 2) In small groups discuss the impact of these designs. Split a page into Positive and Negative and give your opinions on the dolls under these headings. Feedback to class.
Design a more up to date male and female doll. Consider; - Body size - Clothing - Pastimes - Lifestyle Add words to describe your dolls
List positive role models in the media. Justify your answers List negative role models in the media. Justify your answers. Why is the media more influential today than it has been in the past?
Describe your ideal partner Look at the ten characteristics and rank them in order of importance to you when looking for a partner. Discuss this as a class Produce a bar chart showing the results.
Attractive Rich Kind Funny Sensitive Good Listener Fit Well dressed Popular Clever
NUMBER CHARACTERISTIC
Name one word to describe Barbie? Action Man? Why are these designs a positive influence? Negative influence? What else can influence our opinions? Why is this more influential than 50 years ago? What would your ideal partner be like?