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OUR PROGRAMS
Educational Requirements. About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging students in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them. Media literacy is a 21st Century skill that youth need to have healthy futures. Our programs are built around and satisfy the following requirements: LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
EMPOWERMENT...LOLITA STYLE? Recently at the Women in Film Vancouver Film Festival, Icaught a short documentary called “LoliGirls: The Story Behind the Frills and Bows”. LoliGirls is a precursor to an upcoming feature film and it follows three girls who “wear Lolita”. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Lolita fashion came out of Japan in the 1980s and draws its general aesthetics from Victorian and GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. WHY TEACH MEDIA LITERACY TO TEEN GIRLS? (PART 1) Psychologist Jean Twenge puts it bluntly: “We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis — and girls are at its epicenter.”. According to Twenge’s research, “rates of depression started to tick up just as smartphones became popular.” For teens born after 1995, who spent their entire adolescence under the spell of the smartphone, the impact of social media is frightening. "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their “UGLINESS” IS ONLY SKIN DEEP A few weeks ago, I came across a clip on YouTube that made me pause and reconsider everything I’d ever thought about “beauty.”. Up until then, I found good looks quite admirable. I reveled in the relief of watching TV shows where people morphed into creatures THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels.OUR PROGRAMS
Educational Requirements. About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging students in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them. Media literacy is a 21st Century skill that youth need to have healthy futures. Our programs are built around and satisfy the following requirements: LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
EMPOWERMENT...LOLITA STYLE? Recently at the Women in Film Vancouver Film Festival, Icaught a short documentary called “LoliGirls: The Story Behind the Frills and Bows”. LoliGirls is a precursor to an upcoming feature film and it follows three girls who “wear Lolita”. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Lolita fashion came out of Japan in the 1980s and draws its general aesthetics from Victorian and GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. WHY TEACH MEDIA LITERACY TO TEEN GIRLS? (PART 1) Psychologist Jean Twenge puts it bluntly: “We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis — and girls are at its epicenter.”. According to Twenge’s research, “rates of depression started to tick up just as smartphones became popular.” For teens born after 1995, who spent their entire adolescence under the spell of the smartphone, the impact of social media is frightening. "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their “UGLINESS” IS ONLY SKIN DEEP A few weeks ago, I came across a clip on YouTube that made me pause and reconsider everything I’d ever thought about “beauty.”. Up until then, I found good looks quite admirable. I reveled in the relief of watching TV shows where people morphed into creatures THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels. LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
OUR PROGRAMS
Educational Requirements. About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging students in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them. Media literacy is a 21st Century skill that youth need to have healthy futures. Our programs are built around and satisfy the following requirements: ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body RESOURCES FOR ADULTS Mental Health. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) – a wealth of information and resources to adults, including online treatment and support group referrals. The NEDA Helpline provides information and referrals to those affected by an eating disorder or concerned about a family member/friend/loved one: 1-800-931-2237.RESOURCES FOR TEENS
Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising’s Image of Women – Every older teen (like 17-18) should see this film. Body Typed – 3 short films on media and physical perfection. Feminist Frequency – strongly advocates for the just treatment of all people online and believesthat media is
DOES SEX REALLY SELL? Today, more than ever, sex is rampant in marketing, bolstered by the notion that “Sex Sells”, but a new study reveals that this may not in fact be the case. Since the beginning of modern advertising, sexual themes and imagery have been used to sell products. Some of the earliest sexual ads were created by tobacco companies in the late1800s.
THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels. HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED AT YOUR BODY AND WANTED TO CRY Thanks for writing this, Gretchen. These ads are, quite simply, another form of violence committed against women. I can only hope that more and more parents begin to realize this and to make their disapproval known in as many ways as possible – starting with teaching their kids as you are doing. EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the HOME – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLSABOUTLEARNACTBLOGSTOREGALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls and youth media literacy, social media literacy, and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS Explore facts and statistics about media and mainstream American culture's affects on body image and mental health for teen girls. OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR 2001 New Executive Director. In 2001, Kathy Bruin passed the baton to passionate About-Face volunteer Jennifer Berger, who became the organization’s second Executive Director.Jennifer transformed About-Face from an activist group into an official organization. She had been deeply influenced by the pioneering work of Dr. Jean Kilbourne — now an advisor to About-Face — and over the ensuing GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EMPOWERMENT...LOLITA STYLE? Recently at the Women in Film Vancouver Film Festival, Icaught a short documentary called “LoliGirls: The Story Behind the Frills and Bows”. LoliGirls is a precursor to an upcoming feature film and it follows three girls who “wear Lolita”. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Lolita fashion came out of Japan in the 1980s and draws its general aesthetics from Victorian and EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the DOES SEX REALLY SELL? Underlying all this is the fact that there is a huge, inaccurate assumption with the phrase “sex sells”, as if it is sex in general. The “sex” that has always been used to sell is overwhelmingly the straight male idea of sexuality. THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels. "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MEDIA Looking for a television show that empowers victims of sexual assault and spreads awareness about the issues? Then some Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is just what you need.. We’re right in the middle of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).It has officially been observed nationally in the U.S. since 2001. HOME – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLSABOUTLEARNACTBLOGSTOREGALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls and youth media literacy, social media literacy, and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EMPOWERMENT...LOLITA STYLE? Recently at the Women in Film Vancouver Film Festival, Icaught a short documentary called “LoliGirls: The Story Behind the Frills and Bows”. LoliGirls is a precursor to an upcoming feature film and it follows three girls who “wear Lolita”. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Lolita fashion came out of Japan in the 1980s and draws its general aesthetics from Victorian and LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS Explore facts and statistics about media and mainstream American culture's affects on body image and mental health for teen girls. EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the DOES SEX REALLY SELL? Underlying all this is the fact that there is a huge, inaccurate assumption with the phrase “sex sells”, as if it is sex in general. The “sex” that has always been used to sell is overwhelmingly the straight male idea of sexuality. THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels. GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MEDIA Looking for a television show that empowers victims of sexual assault and spreads awareness about the issues? Then some Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is just what you need.. We’re right in the middle of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).It has officially been observed nationally in the U.S. since 2001. OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR 2001 New Executive Director. In 2001, Kathy Bruin passed the baton to passionate About-Face volunteer Jennifer Berger, who became the organization’s second Executive Director.Jennifer transformed About-Face from an activist group into an official organization. She had been deeply influenced by the pioneering work of Dr. Jean Kilbourne — now an advisor to About-Face — and over the ensuing "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. HOME – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS About-Face teaches teen girls and youth media literacy, social media literacy, and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR Toxic Media: We’re Coming For You! About-Face frees girls from the confines of a toxic culture so they can fulfill their potential. From unrealistic beauty ideals to narrow stereotypes, girls receive dangerous and limiting messages from social media, TV, movies, and real-life events every day.OUR PROGRAMS
Topics We Discuss in Our Programs. Gender/gender expression/sexism and gender-based violence perpetuated by media. Beauty ideals and body image. Stereotypes in media of identities and constructs that intersect with gender including race/ethnicity, class, sexuality, physical ability, and LGBTQ identity. Youth-led activism and its importance to social change OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR 2001 New Executive Director. In 2001, Kathy Bruin passed the baton to passionate About-Face volunteer Jennifer Berger, who became the organization’s second Executive Director.Jennifer transformed About-Face from an activist group into an official organization. She had been deeply influenced by the pioneering work of Dr. Jean Kilbourne — now an advisor to About-Face — and over the ensuing TEACH OUR CURRICULUM Meets Educational Standards. Grounded in Positive Youth Development principles, About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging youth in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them.This allows us to fill the gap that many schools struggle with in their efforts to ensure youth get media-literacy skills that will prepare them with 21st Century skills. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. WHY TEACH MEDIA LITERACY TO TEEN GIRLS? (PART 1) Psychologist Jean Twenge puts it bluntly: “We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis — and girls are at its epicenter.”. According to Twenge’s research, “rates of depression started to tick up just as smartphones became popular.” For teens born after 1995, who spent their entire adolescence under the spell of the smartphone, the impact of social media is frightening. HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED AT YOUR BODY AND WANTED TO CRY Thanks for writing this, Gretchen. These ads are, quite simply, another form of violence committed against women. I can only hope that more and more parents begin to realize this and to make their disapproval known in as many ways as possible – starting with teaching their kids as you are doing. FROM THE DIARY OF THE 6TH GRADE "SLUT" Stacey Speer earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Women and Gender Studies at San Francisco State University in May 2012. While she waits to discover her calling in life, she enjoys utilizing the tools she gained as a student of Women and Gender Studies to critique media and the world around her from a feminist perspective.OUR PROGRAMS
Educational Requirements. About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging students in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them. Media literacy is a 21st Century skill that youth need to have healthy futures. Our programs are built around and satisfy the following requirements: LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EMPOWERMENT...LOLITA STYLE? Recently at the Women in Film Vancouver Film Festival, Icaught a short documentary called “LoliGirls: The Story Behind the Frills and Bows”. LoliGirls is a precursor to an upcoming feature film and it follows three girls who “wear Lolita”. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Lolita fashion came out of Japan in the 1980s and draws its general aesthetics from Victorian and "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their WHY TEACH MEDIA LITERACY TO TEEN GIRLS? (PART 1) Psychologist Jean Twenge puts it bluntly: “We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis — and girls are at its epicenter.”. According to Twenge’s research, “rates of depression started to tick up just as smartphones became popular.” For teens born after 1995, who spent their entire adolescence under the spell of the smartphone, the impact of social media is frightening. “UGLINESS” IS ONLY SKIN DEEP I reveled in the excitement of dipping my own toes in the deep pool of societal beauty ideals. But after watching the YouTube video, “ On Being Ugly ,” by user karakamos, I find myself not as inclined to revel. Kara reminds me of fat positive hero Jes Baker, but instead of SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MEDIA Looking for a television show that empowers victims of sexual assault and spreads awareness about the issues? Then some Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is just what you need.. We’re right in the middle of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).It has officially been observed nationally in the U.S. since 2001.OUR PROGRAMS
Educational Requirements. About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging students in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them. Media literacy is a 21st Century skill that youth need to have healthy futures. Our programs are built around and satisfy the following requirements: LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EMPOWERMENT...LOLITA STYLE? Recently at the Women in Film Vancouver Film Festival, Icaught a short documentary called “LoliGirls: The Story Behind the Frills and Bows”. LoliGirls is a precursor to an upcoming feature film and it follows three girls who “wear Lolita”. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Lolita fashion came out of Japan in the 1980s and draws its general aesthetics from Victorian and "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their WHY TEACH MEDIA LITERACY TO TEEN GIRLS? (PART 1) Psychologist Jean Twenge puts it bluntly: “We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis — and girls are at its epicenter.”. According to Twenge’s research, “rates of depression started to tick up just as smartphones became popular.” For teens born after 1995, who spent their entire adolescence under the spell of the smartphone, the impact of social media is frightening. “UGLINESS” IS ONLY SKIN DEEP I reveled in the excitement of dipping my own toes in the deep pool of societal beauty ideals. But after watching the YouTube video, “ On Being Ugly ,” by user karakamos, I find myself not as inclined to revel. Kara reminds me of fat positive hero Jes Baker, but instead of SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MEDIA Looking for a television show that empowers victims of sexual assault and spreads awareness about the issues? Then some Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is just what you need.. We’re right in the middle of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).It has officially been observed nationally in the U.S. since 2001.OUR PROGRAMS
Educational Requirements. About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging students in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them. Media literacy is a 21st Century skill that youth need to have healthy futures. Our programs are built around and satisfy the following requirements: LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body STORE – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. RESOURCES FOR ADULTS Mental Health. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) – a wealth of information and resources to adults, including online treatment and support group referrals. The NEDA Helpline provides information and referrals to those affected by an eating disorder or concerned about a family member/friend/loved one: 1-800-931-2237. EMPOWERMENT...LOLITA STYLE? Recently at the Women in Film Vancouver Film Festival, Icaught a short documentary called “LoliGirls: The Story Behind the Frills and Bows”. LoliGirls is a precursor to an upcoming feature film and it follows three girls who “wear Lolita”. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Lolita fashion came out of Japan in the 1980s and draws its general aesthetics from Victorian and THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels. SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MEDIA Looking for a television show that empowers victims of sexual assault and spreads awareness about the issues? Then some Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is just what you need.. We’re right in the middle of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).It has officially been observed nationally in the U.S. since 2001. EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body STORE – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. TEAM – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS team. The About-Face staff and board of directors are our passionate advocates for teen girls*, media literacy, and social justice. GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels. LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body STORE – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. TEAM – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS team. The About-Face staff and board of directors are our passionate advocates for teen girls*, media literacy, and social justice. GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels.OUR PROGRAMS
Educational Requirements. About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging students in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them. Media literacy is a 21st Century skill that youth need to have healthy futures. Our programs are built around and satisfy the following requirements: ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body ACT – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS Practice looking at yourself in the mirror and finding 5 things you like, and not saying/thinking about what you don’t like. Repeat each of the positive attributes 5 times to yourself, out loud. Find a yoga class or video, and use it to help you really connect with your body. We recommend hatha yoga. Yoga can be an awesome way to startRESOURCES FOR TEENS
Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising’s Image of Women – Every older teen (like 17-18) should see this film. Body Typed – 3 short films on media and physical perfection. Feminist Frequency – strongly advocates for the just treatment of all people online and believesthat media is
WRITE A COMPLAINT
Send it to the outlet that showed it in the first place. If the ad was on TV, send a letter to the TV station or cable channel, and specify the date you saw the ad and what show was on. Similarly, if the ad was in a magazine or another printed format, pull out the ad and mail it to the magazine with your letter. SIGH…MORE OF THE SAME Take Action Now! Tell American Apparel, “Enough already!” Head of Brand Marketing: Sabina Weber Email: sabinaweber@americanapparel.net. Facebook: @AmericanApparel Twitter: @americanapparel Phone: (213) 488-0226 Address: 747 Warehouse St. Los Angeles, CA 90021 "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. DOES SEX REALLY SELL? Today, more than ever, sex is rampant in marketing, bolstered by the notion that “Sex Sells”, but a new study reveals that this may not in fact be the case. Since the beginning of modern advertising, sexual themes and imagery have been used to sell products. Some of the earliest sexual ads were created by tobacco companies in the late1800s.
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MEDIA Looking for a television show that empowers victims of sexual assault and spreads awareness about the issues? Then some Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is just what you need.. We’re right in the middle of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).It has officially been observed nationally in the U.S. since 2001. LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body STORE – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLSABOUT FACE LOG INABOUT FACE SECRET SHOPPERFACE IN THE HOLE WEBSITES About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. TEAM – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS team. The About-Face staff and board of directors are our passionate advocates for teen girls*, media literacy, and social justice. GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels. LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body STORE – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLSABOUT FACE LOG INABOUT FACE SECRET SHOPPERFACE IN THE HOLE WEBSITES About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. TEAM – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS team. The About-Face staff and board of directors are our passionate advocates for teen girls*, media literacy, and social justice. GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels.OUR PROGRAMS
Educational Requirements. About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging students in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them. Media literacy is a 21st Century skill that youth need to have healthy futures. Our programs are built around and satisfy the following requirements: ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body ACT – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS Practice looking at yourself in the mirror and finding 5 things you like, and not saying/thinking about what you don’t like. Repeat each of the positive attributes 5 times to yourself, out loud. Find a yoga class or video, and use it to help you really connect with your body. We recommend hatha yoga. Yoga can be an awesome way to startRESOURCES FOR TEENS
Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising’s Image of Women – Every older teen (like 17-18) should see this film. Body Typed – 3 short films on media and physical perfection. Feminist Frequency – strongly advocates for the just treatment of all people online and believesthat media is
WRITE A COMPLAINT
Send it to the outlet that showed it in the first place. If the ad was on TV, send a letter to the TV station or cable channel, and specify the date you saw the ad and what show was on. Similarly, if the ad was in a magazine or another printed format, pull out the ad and mail it to the magazine with your letter. SIGH…MORE OF THE SAME Take Action Now! Tell American Apparel, “Enough already!” Head of Brand Marketing: Sabina Weber Email: sabinaweber@americanapparel.net. Facebook: @AmericanApparel Twitter: @americanapparel Phone: (213) 488-0226 Address: 747 Warehouse St. Los Angeles, CA 90021 "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. DOES SEX REALLY SELL? Today, more than ever, sex is rampant in marketing, bolstered by the notion that “Sex Sells”, but a new study reveals that this may not in fact be the case. Since the beginning of modern advertising, sexual themes and imagery have been used to sell products. Some of the earliest sexual ads were created by tobacco companies in the late1800s.
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MEDIA Looking for a television show that empowers victims of sexual assault and spreads awareness about the issues? Then some Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is just what you need.. We’re right in the middle of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).It has officially been observed nationally in the U.S. since 2001. LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body STORE – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLSABOUT FACE LOG INABOUT FACE SECRET SHOPPERFACE IN THE HOLE WEBSITES About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. TEAM – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS team. The About-Face staff and board of directors are our passionate advocates for teen girls*, media literacy, and social justice. GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels. LEARN – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS 17 hours per week listening to music. 3 hours per week watching movies. 4 minutes per week reading magazines. 10 hours per week online. That’s about 10 hours & 45 minutes of media consumption a day. Teens who spend more time than average on-screen activities are more likely to be unhappy, and those who spend more time than averageon non
ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body STORE – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLSABOUT FACE LOG INABOUT FACE SECRET SHOPPERFACE IN THE HOLE WEBSITES About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. TEAM – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS team. The About-Face staff and board of directors are our passionate advocates for teen girls*, media literacy, and social justice. GALLERY OF OFFENDERS About-Face teaches teen girls social media literacy and activism skills in the San Francisco Bay Area. EATING TO LIVE IN SIBERIA Nah, go to Siberia for the stunning natural beauty, the mountains and lakes, the rich history, the freshwater seals, some of the world’s cleanest water, the sacred places revered by followers of old shamanic religions, the small ethnic groups and isolated languages and obscure cultures, the folk legends, the beautiful carved wooden houses, the 27-foot statue of Lenin’s head, and the "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. BARBIE: THE YOUNG GIRLS' ULTIMATE ROLE MODEL? Especially in this day and age, every young girl should have a role model. They need someone to look up to — someone who will validate their dreams, inspire their hearts, and represent all the positive, healthy ideals life has to offer.My mother is my role model, and so when I saw this commercial the other day, I assumed it was a shout-out to all the hardworking mothers setting their THE LIST OF “FAT TV” SHOWS KEEPS ON GROWING Reality TV is so passé.. Ladies and gentlemen, make room for Fat TV.. Granted, this post has been a long time coming, but as usual, the geniuses over at Jezebel finally prompted me to write it. Yesterday, they blogged about the new A&E show, Heavy, which, unlike other shows, doesn’t involve competitions, makeovers, or the alarming brutality of Jillian Michaels.OUR PROGRAMS
Educational Requirements. About-Face programs focus on skill-building by engaging students in open-inquiry discussions around the cultural messages that are most relevant to them. Media literacy is a 21st Century skill that youth need to have healthy futures. Our programs are built around and satisfy the following requirements: ABOUT US – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR About-Face has reached over 7,700 youth with our workshops, serving more than 1,000 youth locally in the last two years alone. We also reached more than 340,000 more via our web site and social media, giving them the tools they need to understand and fight back against our toxic culture. The results of these programs have been trulyawesome.
OUR STORY – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR our story. About-Face has been honored to serve girls for nearly 20 years, turning education around how media & misogyny affects girls and their sense of self into activism. About-Face began with activism — a poster, actually — and a lot of passion. We took on the media for their constant barraging of women with images of unrealistic body ACT – ABOUT-FACE: MEDIA LITERACY AND ACTIVISM FOR TEEN GIRLS Practice looking at yourself in the mirror and finding 5 things you like, and not saying/thinking about what you don’t like. Repeat each of the positive attributes 5 times to yourself, out loud. Find a yoga class or video, and use it to help you really connect with your body. We recommend hatha yoga. Yoga can be an awesome way to startRESOURCES FOR TEENS
Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising’s Image of Women – Every older teen (like 17-18) should see this film. Body Typed – 3 short films on media and physical perfection. Feminist Frequency – strongly advocates for the just treatment of all people online and believesthat media is
WRITE A COMPLAINT
Send it to the outlet that showed it in the first place. If the ad was on TV, send a letter to the TV station or cable channel, and specify the date you saw the ad and what show was on. Similarly, if the ad was in a magazine or another printed format, pull out the ad and mail it to the magazine with your letter. SIGH…MORE OF THE SAME Take Action Now! Tell American Apparel, “Enough already!” Head of Brand Marketing: Sabina Weber Email: sabinaweber@americanapparel.net. Facebook: @AmericanApparel Twitter: @americanapparel Phone: (213) 488-0226 Address: 747 Warehouse St. Los Angeles, CA 90021 "SHRILL" DOES BODY POSITIVITY FOR REAL Shrill embodies body positivity and fat liberation, and more. It’s not watered-down or overly slick. Annie has a realistic personality with multiple facets and various parts of her life that are not related to her weight at all. Fat women and girls will likely be able to see themselves in Annie. DOES SEX REALLY SELL? Today, more than ever, sex is rampant in marketing, bolstered by the notion that “Sex Sells”, but a new study reveals that this may not in fact be the case. Since the beginning of modern advertising, sexual themes and imagery have been used to sell products. Some of the earliest sexual ads were created by tobacco companies in the late1800s.
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MEDIA Looking for a television show that empowers victims of sexual assault and spreads awareness about the issues? Then some Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is just what you need.. We’re right in the middle of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).It has officially been observed nationally in the U.S. since 2001.Skip to content
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