Body+Image,+Gender+and+the+Media

In this unit we will explore how the media inform, shape and challenge our assumptions and understandings about body image and gender. We will look at print media, tv and commercials, film and the internet, questioning specifically how each medium affects our understandings about beauty.
 * Gender, Body Image and the Media**

10 Year Old Vogue Model Comprehension Questions: 1. Identify the main ideas of the article. 2. Agree or disagree with the article in a well-supported response. 3. What role do you think the media play in shaping our ideas about gender and body image? Please respond to this question on the Discussion Board.

Article: Secrets of Beauty and Attractiveness Revealed Discussion Question: 1. Do you think it's true that being attractive has its benefits in life? Do attractive people have it easier? Explain and support your answer. Post your response to the Discussion Board.

Article: Why do Ugly Boys Get Gorgeous Girls

Documentary Project