1. KS3 Lesson 1 : The Media and Body Image

2. Aim: To explore the influence of the media on young people: considering body image, attitudes, gender stereotyping and sexualized images.

3. Learning Outcomes I can explain some ways that magazines and advertising could affect: - my image of myself - ways in which boys / men and girls / women might be viewed and treated I have practiced some things I could do to avoid being affected by possible harmful effects of images in the media

4. Ground Rules Give good attention by listening to the person speaking Respect other people’s rights to speak and express their opinions and challenge appropriately Be sensitive to other people’s feelings/comments and use agreed language Take care with sharing personal information / names Keep confidentiality - but remember the limits of adult confidentiality Right to pass

5. Key Words Media Gender Stereotyping Sexism Body Image Sexualisation Air brushing Eating disorders

6. 1.Graffiti sheets - Messages: To value diversity and difference To be sensitive and tolerant of other peoples self esteem and body image To make healthy choices in food and appearance To be aware of the influence/manipulation of the fashion industry and media and to have strategies to be positive in the face of it

7. 2. Sex and Advertising |: What do we mean by the media?

8. 2.Sex and advertising Look at the following adverts and discuss: What is this advertising? Why do you think the image has been chosen to advertise this product? Would you buy this product as a result of this advert?

18. 3.Sex and advertising Why are so many adverts of women showing them with no clothes? Does this happen with pictures of men? What messages are there that young people could take in about sex, relationships and bodies? What could you do if you disagreed with this type of advertising ?

19. What are your positive qualities?

20. Summary